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)

[countessalmirena]

Low boil at bay (7)

[twyngwyn]

Moorage…?….

[countessalmirena]

Yes.

Low boil at bay (7)

low [charade -> moo]
boil [charade -> rage]
moo+rage

WHOLE DEFINITION

at bay = moorage

Over to you, twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

Sorry, no notification 🙄

Off to think…..

[twyngwyn]

Reportedly a fake panel drink (9)

[countessalmirena]

champagne

🍾🥂

[twyngwyn]

All yours, countess

[countessalmirena]

Head south after Falkland Islands, then about left, go commercial (6)

[twyngwyn]

Fiscal……????

[countessalmirena]

Right again!

Head south after Falkland Islands, then about left, go commercial (6)

Falkland Islands [abbr] FI

head south [abbr] S

after [position indicator] … S goes after FI => FIS

about [abbr] ca

left go [abbr] L

   -> FIScaL

WHOLE DEFINITION 

commercial = fiscal

Over to you, twyngwyn.