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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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

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

(12 letters)

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sort of, but no, sorry....what's long, brown & sticky?

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Hmmmโ€ฆ pogo stickโ€ฆ?

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over to you, countess

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Thank you.

 

 

First in the alphabet superior to more than one counter (6)

 

 

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Abacus?

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That must be a record!

 

 

First in the alphabet superior to more than one counter (6)

 

WORDPLAY

first [charade] a

   in [indicator:insertion]
      the alphabet [charade] ABC

          Hence ABaC

superior to [indicator:juxtaposition or position]
   more than one [charade] us

           Hence ABaCus

DEFINITION

counter = abacus

 

Take it for a spin, nfs.

 

 

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Another quickie to keep it rollin'.

 

Blush and spot this ex-Aussie band.

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Powderfinger?

 

(rumour has it, they're coming back)

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All yours twyngwyn.

 

I hope it's true.

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I heard it this week on Triple M

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