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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Performance

[twyngwyn]

all yours, nfs

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I hear your chest was contained by the Dutch far gone.

(7 letters)

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I hear your chest was contained by the Dutch far gone.

(7 letters)

_ e _ _ _ _ _

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I hear your chest was contained by the Dutch far gone.

(7 letters)

_ e _ _ _ e _

[twyngwyn]

Headset…..?

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Sorry, no twyngwyn.

I hear your chest was contained by the Dutch far gone.

(7 letters)

_ e _ r _ e _

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I hear your chest was contained by the Dutch far gone.

(7 letters)

_ e _ r _ e n

[countessalmirena]

hearten …

So it’s dutch courage…?

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Unfortunately, no countess. 

"Replace fear of the unknown with curiosity"!