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.

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Sampling....

[countessalmirena]

No… still on the wrong track.

Haphazardly register with popular celebrity, short and to the point. (8)

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There’s an anagrind; the associated fodder consists of two charades.

NEW CLUE

Short and to the point - it’s a thing.

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Falchion...

[countessalmirena]

Yes.

Haphazardly register with popular celebrity, short and to the point. (8)

WORDPLAY

haphazardly [anagrind] register [charade: fach] with popular celebrity [charade: lion] -> fach+lion -> falchion

WHOLE DEFINITION

short and to the point = falchion

Over to you, nfs.

[twyngwyn]

......and I was trying to fit Elvis in there 🙄

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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Apparently, the biting bird presents a dangerous situation.

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