Cryptic Stuff

[not_for_sale2025]

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)

[not_for_sale2025]

No, sorry janeababe.

[domino-710]

Viaduct.

[not_for_sale2025]

Sorry, that's not it domino-710.

[domino-710]

LOL - was I even close.

[wide-world-of-stamps]

evidence?

[janeababe]

Stamps, you’ve got 8 letters.... one too many ☹️

[janeababe]

Lol.... some good answers.... I thought Domino might have had it. (But then I thought I might have had it to hahah) 

I’m taking this clue to work with me tonight, maybe the oldies can help me lol. 

[domino-710]

WWOS - evident - has only 7.

[wide-world-of-stamps]

Oops, my mistake.

I knew evidence had 8 letters and thought of evident, but then totally confused myself and typed the wrong one.

Maybe I should quit now  🙄

[domino-710]

Let's see if you got it.