Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale]

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)

[the_great_she_elephant]

No and no. 

think of another word for 'heal'

[domino-710]

Another word for heal - cure. 

Still working on it.

[domino-710]

Curative???

[twyngwyn]

manicure?

[not_for_sale]

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@twyngwyn wrote:

hmmm....but there's more than 1 priest?

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Then priests are referred to as Father!

[the_great_she_elephant]

Twyngwyn wins! 

I heal = I cure

man first = man in front = man + I cure

Handiwork = work of (on) hand =manicure

[twyngwyn]

hold down sphere - it was Tommy's passion

(1 word - 7 letters)

[wide-world-of-stamps]

pinball?

[twyngwyn]

yes, over to you

[wide-world-of-stamps]

When at Wimbledon, this is welcome for lunch but not on the court. Sack the Spanish!

( 1 word, 5 letters )