Cryptic Stuff

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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. 🙂

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

(12 letters)

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_ _ _ _ a _ _ _ _

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I hear you can empty a hole; plain simple if you’re flat.

(9 letters)

_ _ _ _ a r _ _ _

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_ _ _ l a r _ _ _

[countessalmirena]

unalarmed?

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Sorry, no countess.

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I hear you can empty a hole; plain simple if you’re flat.

(9 letters)

_ _ _ l a r _ o _

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I hear you can empty a hole; plain simple if you’re flat.

(9 letters)

_ _ _ l a r _ o _

It's a place!

[veiled-lady]

Nullarbor

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You got it veiled-lady.

I hear you can empty a hole; plain simple if you’re flat.

(9 letters)

I hear - sounds like

you can empty - null

a hole - a bore

plain simple if you're flat - null a bore sounds like Nullarbor (contains flat Nullarbor Plain)

Nullarbor

Tis all yours.

[veiled-lady]

Thanks nfs.

A quick one:

A test for the little chirper.

( 1 word, 7 letters )