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)

[domino-710]

Jane - if they needed a clue - which NFS didn't lol - I was going to mention - you're on night shift. 😂

[not_for_sale]

(A nice easy one - first in best dressed.)

I might get the axe, but the stakes are high for my waltz.

(10 letters)

[domino-710]

Oh give me a break - just going to change into something more comfortable. 😂

[janeababe]

Lol 😂 

I could use a drop of anaesthetic to help me sleep 😴. Still got 2 nights then 2 off then back on for another week of nights.
I’m in zombie land 😂

Maybe  I’ll grab NFS axe 🪓  😂😂😂

[janeababe]

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@not_for_sale wrote:

(A nice easy one - first in best dressed.)

I might get the axe, but the stakes are high for my waltz.

(10 letters)

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Chopsticks  (my husband.... again! *sigh*) 😂😂😂

[not_for_sale]

Correct janeababe's hubby. 🤣

I think it's self-explanatory.

Over to you.

[janeababe]

I’ll tell him when I see him tomorrow evening lol.   He’s obviously a natural at this.😉😭

clue:  In print, with no room for shades of grey?  (2,5,3,5) 

[countessalmirena]

It must be in black and white.

[domino-710]

Then is it :

In Black and White. ???

[janeababe]

Ok... so technically, countess included ‘it must be’ without a clear separation to the actual answer. 

...so I’m giving it to Dom, as she has correctly answered the clue. 

Over to you Dom. 👍🏻🙂