Really Relay Cryptic Puzzles

[novice]

Yes, that's correct, Ichabod. Well done.

Explanation:

An item in the Cash register = a hit by Johnny Cash, also embedded in "Scaring off Irene".

Haha, brilliant. "Continuing my theme", my a$$.

[zakalwe]

A little misdirection is part of the game.

[zakalwe]

The stage is yours, Ichabod.

[Ichabod]

I know, but I don't think I'll have the time to come up with something in the next few days. If someone wants to take the spot, just go on. I wanted to do something different then the criptic crosswords, but I don't have any ideas about what to do.

[zakalwe]

Ok, I'll post another cryptic clue in the meantime.

Dry land may leave a bad taste. (6,5)

[zakalwe]

Ok, I'll post another cryptic clue in the meantime.

Dry land may leave a bad taste. (6,5)

Two letters revealed:

D _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ E

[novice]

Ok, I'll post another cryptic clue in the meantime.

Dry land may leave a bad taste. (6,5)

Is it

Desert state

?

[zakalwe]

Yes, that's it. Explanation:

dry land = desert state
"may" is a pure filler word
leave=desert (abandon/defect)
a bad taste=state (anagram of "taste")

[zakalwe]

I'm guessing Novice is busy sipping Piña Coladas or something, so I'll bump this:

Where immigrants are heading, in a manner of speaking. (10)

[novice]

Is it

borderline