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]

Look back in anger, I heard but it’s only there for a while (4)

[twyngwyn]

Rage…………@@@@?

[countessalmirena]

No, not rage.

Look back in anger, I heard but it’s only there for a while (4)

_i__

[not_for_sale2025]

Hire..........

[countessalmirena]

You have it, nfs.

Look back in anger, I heard but it’s only there for a while (4)

WORDPLAY

look back [reversal indicator]
in [hidden indicator]
   anger, I heard => erih (reversed) -> hire

WHOLE DEFINITION

but it’s only there for a while = hire

nfs, you are as up as a mountain track to the peak.

[not_for_sale2025]

Quickie...

Occupy the bird for a root.

(8 letters)

[twyngwyn]

Mandrake…..?

[not_for_sale2025]

You have it twyngwyn.

[twyngwyn]

coach tea furore (7)

[countessalmirena]

chaotic …?