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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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Jostles?

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No, nfs.

 

There has been a sneaky inclusion that may, just may, seem like an indicator... when it isn't.

 

 

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HINT

 

 

Guys, cross is charged, itโ€™s said. (7)

 

_ e _ _ _ _ _

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HINT #2

 

Guys, cross is charged, itโ€™s said. (7)

 

_ e _ _ i _ _

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HINT #3

 

Guys, cross is charged, itโ€™s said. (7)

 

_ e _ _ i o _

 

And the structure is shown in the spoiler:

Spoiler
WORDPLAY:[charade] [abbreviation/symbol][charade] DEFINITION

 

 

 

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Hellion?

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No, but you have the last bit correct.

 

"is charged" โ˜‘

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Guys, cross is charged, itโ€™s said. (7)

 

_ e _ _ i o n

 

 

Guys [charade] =
cross =
is charged [charade] = ion

 

โ€ฆ?

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Mention?

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Yes.

 

 

Guys, cross is charged, itโ€™s said. (7)

 

WORDPLAY

Guys = men [charade]
cross = t [abbreviation/symbol]
is charged = ion [charade]
DEFINITION

itโ€™s said = mention

 

Over to you, nfs.

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