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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.

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ADDITIONAL HINT

 

 

Still assuming no, and no, is such rue (7)

 

 

_ e _ a _ _ e

 

 

 

โ€œAssumingโ€ is an indicator word.

 

 

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Penance

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Yes.

 

 

Still assuming no, and no, is such rue (7)

 

WORDPLAY

     Still = peace

     assuming [indicator:containment]

     no = n

     and no = another n

        Soโ€ฆ insert an n and another n into peace

               peNaNce

DEFINITION

     such rue = penance

 

Over to you, nfs

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While hollow, he was very comfortable within his Chinese heritage.

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I could say ' Covid ' - but I won't. 

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niche?

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Over to you.

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quickie:

 

a picture of the vessel you don't want to appear in (7)

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Titanic ??

 

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no, sorry

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