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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. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

(12 letters)

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Huh?

 

Are you referring to the letters between Mina and Jonathan (Harker) in Bram Stokers Dracula?

I've read them a number of times. But I don't follow!

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Yes. Youโ€™ve just mentioned two Harkersโ€ฆ

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minacious?

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Harker at great speed stated debts are rarely threatening!
  Harker = Mina
  at great speed = C (speed of light)
  stated debts = IOUs
  rarely threatening = (rare) minacious (whole word clue)
          mina+c+ious
 
Over to you.
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Thanks countess.

 

A quick one (I've been a bit slack preparing clues lately).

 

Clue:   Teach Ms Fitzgerald at festival.

              ( 1 word, 9 letters )

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Coachella?

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Yes not_for_sale ... Coachella

 

I think it's pretty self-explanatory.

 

Over to you.  ๐Ÿ™‚

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Clue:

 

Because of this I lost the plot, and then took in quite a lot. But now I am self-restrained.

(9 letters)

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willpower

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Sorry, no twyngwyn.

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