Cryptic Stuff

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)

Message 1 of 13,174
Latest reply
13,173 REPLIES 13,173

Cryptic Stuff

yes...over to you

 

don't sit around (stand) you can't point with a closed fist = Standpoint (view)

Message 381 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

The writer will shout about the passion.

 

(8 letters)

Message 382 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

Penchant?

Message 383 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

Yep, that's it she_el.

 

The writer - pen

will shout  - chant

about the passion...

 

Penchant

Message 384 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

Did the Duke emerge from this battle flushed with success?

1 word 8 letters

Message 385 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

Waterloo?

Message 386 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

Correct.

The Duke = Wellington

Waterloo = battle in which Wellington defeated Napoleon.

Flushed  = reference to loo

Message 387 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

move to the right of Latvian city and find a parrot    (1 word, 10 letters)

Message 388 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

Budgerigar ???

Message 389 of 13,174
Latest reply

Cryptic Stuff

yes, over to you...

 

move = budge, city  = Riga, to the right = R

Message 390 of 13,174
Latest reply