Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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)

[the_great_she_elephant]

You got it Countessa.

 unpretentious = modest 

one way = mode

and another = st (street)

mode +st = modest

[countessalmirena]

Thank you, she_elephant.

In Nepal they don’t question the

creature.  (8)

[not_for_sale2025]

Katmandu?

[countessalmirena]

No, even though I love that answer.

I avoided using an indicator, and I think perhaps I should have included it… but I’ll see if it’s needed.

[not_for_sale2025]

Elephant

[countessalmirena]

not_for_sale, you have it.

In Nepal they don’t question the

creature.  (8)

In [indicator:container - I really should have added an anagram indicator]

Nepal they = scrambled nepalthey

don’t question = remove the letter y

          nepalthe … elephant

[definition] the creature = elephant

The chalkboard is yours.

[not_for_sale2025]

Clue:

I hear that the securing radio led to green marauders.

(10 letters)

[not_for_sale2025]

Hint:

_ o _ _ i _ _ _ _ _

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Hint:

_ o _ t i _ _ _ _ _

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Hint:

The guys at this place were rather merry!