Cryptic Stuff

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While it was done some years ago I see, I thought I would try a cryptic crossword-like thread for fun and to try and boost a little more interest here. I made up the below question for anyone interested in such a challenge. I thought the first person to get it correct might come up with the next question. A clue though - if you copy one from a newspaper or magazine etc., the answer can often be found on the internet. I can explain the answer for anyone who asks. 🙂

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

(12 letters)

[twyngwyn]

no idea what s/f means...so will take a stab:

divorce?

[countessalmirena]

You have it, twyngwyn!

(s/f = science fiction or speculative fiction.)

On air it’s a mystical s/f power to separate (7)

On air [indicator - sounds like]

it's a mystical s/f power = de vorce / de force / the Force

to separate = divorce

The baton is in your hands.

[twyngwyn]

why burn the thing that benefits others? Scrambled goodwill?( 1 word 7 letters)

[not_for_sale2025]

Charity

[twyngwyn]

yes, over to you

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Clue:

The musky substance led to a bill that makes it longer.

(9 letters)

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Hint:

_ _ o _ _ a _ _ _

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Hint:

Think of two huge business magnates. Part of their names are in the clue.

Their combined names provides the answer.

[twyngwyn]

elongates

[not_for_sale2025]

Yep twyngwyn. The explanation should now be obvious.