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]

Bagel?

[twyngwyn]

bagel?

[the_great_she_elephant]

Ner ner ne ner ner! I got there first

[twyngwyn]

touché

[wide-world-of-stamps]

That's right - both of you, but the_great_she_elephant just pipped twyngwyn.

Easy enough - a bagel would be great for lunch, but not when playing on the court as it means a score of 0 in a set (for those who don't follow tennis).

The second clue - sack the Spanish - sack = bag and a Spanish word for the is el 

Over to you she_elephant for a clue to exercise the brain.

[the_great_she_elephant]

On the demolished side of the promenade a brutal assassination occurred.

3 words,  4, 2, 5 letters.

[twyngwyn]

walk of shame?

[the_great_she_elephant]

No.  Writing brutal with a capital B might give you another clue.

[the_great_she_elephant]

Another clue: demolished can mean deconstructed.

[countessalmirena]

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