Crossword 2

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

1. Like a ship taking many to port (5)

4. It’s not bound to be distributed (7)

8. Greek hero, oddly sly in habits! (7)

9. Not busy with coal (5)

10. They’re used in bitter springs (4)

11. Naval vessels which should be quarantined? (8)

13. Sailor’s refuge in drink (4) 14. Meadows provide some pleasure (4)

16. Russian name worker as an N.C.O. (8)

17. The best part of a play (4) 20. Think of love and languish (5)

21. It alone can provide a sense of euphoria (7)

22. A sort of colour relationship? (7)

23. Has to provide promises (5)

Down

1. Store of gags - or one that is really ridiculous (8,5)

2. Cut the cackle and use the tea cloth! (3,2)

3. Bird sanctuary? (4)

4. When Carla’s around the sailor appears! (6)

5. Little brothers tucked up in a bed, concentrating (8)

6. Articles to be followed (7) 7. Work as a plumber (4,9)

12. A priceless local attraction (4,4)

13. Some wine I get no return for (7)

15. An expression of surprise in a legal document (6)

18. A somewhat predictable order (5)

19. Card-game depending on luck for a change (4)

QUICK CLUES Across

1. Put off (5)

4. Feign (7)

8. Reel (7)

9. Lock of hair (5) 10. Christian name (4) 11. Sticking (8)

13. Female relative (4) 14. Inflamed eye-lid (4) 16. Taught (8)

17. Stylish (4)

20. Strap (5)

21. Diaphragm (7) 22. Perceive (7)

23. Laud (5)

Down

1. Impartial (13) 2. Vestige (5)

3. Storm (4) 4. Travesty ((6) 5. Earnest request (8) 6. Hermit (7) 7. Irreverent (13) 12. Enmesh (8)

13. Watery (7)

15. Sailor (6)

18. Lift (5)

19. Brink (4)