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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Dead set give away hint:

There were lots of carry ons, did you see any?

[countessalmirena]

Sidles?

sidler?

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Go again countess, in past tense.

[domino-710]

Tigger. ?

[countessalmirena]

Ah yes — sidled.

[countessalmirena]

Tigger Tigger quite elliptic 

in the clue that’s very cryptic…

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That's it countess.

Despite his carry ons he did take charge, while furtive in his advancements.

(6 letters)

Despite his carry ons - the Carry On movies - Sid (James)

he did take charge - led

while furtive in his advancements - Sid-led

Sidled

"To go or move with one side foremost especially in a furtive advance". Merriam Webster

[countessalmirena]

Thank you.

Without kindness Granny’s acid is for an unreal bovine ultrasound.

(1 word, 9 letters)

[twyngwyn]

diagnosis?

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Mammogram?