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)

[countessalmirena]

It’s very topical.

[veiled-lady]

PCR

Edited to say: loved the clue!

[countessalmirena]

Yes! (And thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed the clue.)

Such testing times! Utter piddle looking to be right, now. (3)

DEFINITION

   Such testing times! [indirect definition/cryptic definition] PCR

WORDPLAY

   Utter [indicator:homophone]
      piddle= pee, sounds like P

      looking= see, sounds like C

      to be right now= are, sounds like R

           P+C+R = PCR

And it’s over to you.

[veiled-lady]

Thanks countess.

Befuddled acrobat carries the condemned.

( 1 word, 7 letters )

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Abactor

[veiled-lady]

Great answer nfs, but sorry, not this time.

[countessalmirena]

Tumbrel

[veiled-lady]

Yes countess, tumbrel.

Befuddled acrobat carries the condemned.

( 1 word, 7 letters )

befuddled - indicator of anagram

another word for acrobat is tumbler, so anagram of tumbler

tumbrel - a cart that was used to convey prisoners to the guillotine

Over to you.

[countessalmirena]

Thank you.

Unpacked meat notes how long it will last (5,4)

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Shelf Life