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)

[countessalmirena]

Still a no.

Athena to associate with boy, but can’t be neutral about it (9)

_ a _ _ a _ _ o _

3 charades for 3 lots of 3.

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Satiation..

[countessalmirena]

No… but you have ⅓ correct.

Athena to associate with boy, but can’t be neutral about it (9)

_ a L _ a _ _ o _

3 charades for 3 lots of 3.

Additional clue: one of the charades is:

boy

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Palladion..

[countessalmirena]

Yes.

Athena to associate with boy, but can’t be neutral about it (9)

to associate with [charade: pal]

boy [charade: lad]
but can’t be neutral about it [charade: ion]
pal+lad+ion

WHOLE DEFINITION

Athena = Palladion

Over to you, Master* Cryptician nfs.

(Qualification, not gender attribution.)

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Quickie...

Back for the spirits in a whisper.

(6 letters)

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Back for the spirits in a whisper.

(6 letters)

_ _ _ _ _ r

[countessalmirena]

murmur

For some reason, I’m now craving my famous Dr Oetker recipe rum balls.

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Yes countess.

[countessalmirena]

Nobody’s perfect: say quietly “Enough rope”. (9)