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)

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A thought for you master and sovereign.

(8 letters)

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[twyngwyn]

profound..?

[not_for_sale2025]

Sorry twyngwyn, you need to change one letter near the middle.

[countessalmirena]

propound… ?

🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟⚜🙟

[not_for_sale2025]

That's it countess.

[countessalmirena]

Fat-freeing cat embraces constant around maddened spotter (11)

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Extrication

[countessalmirena]

No, it’s not extrication.

Fat-freeing cat embraces constant around maddened spotter (11)

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There are two containment indicators functioning as a sort-of turducken. There are three charades, and an anagrind applying to one of them.

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Vindicating

[countessalmirena]

Vindicating is not it.

Fat-freeing cat embraces constant around maddened spotter (11)

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