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

(7 letters)

_ e _ r k e n

[twyngwyn]

Hearken……..?

[not_for_sale2025]

Yes twyngwyn'

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

(7 letters)

I hear...

your chest - ark

was contained - containment indicator

by the Dutch far gone - heen (In Dutch, "heen" can be used to indicate a distant, unspecified place. It can also be used as "gone" or "outside the boundaries of the norms").

I hear - Hearken

Hearken

[twyngwyn]

Equip back in the afternoon (6)

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Permit....

[twyngwyn]

no, sorry

Equip back in the afternoon (6)

p_____

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Prearm....

[twyngwyn]

All yours nfs

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The sea performed and reformed.

(8 letters)

[twyngwyn]

Redacted….?