2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 22. Sound way of communicating (2,4,2,5) Travelling companion? (8) Boats wrecked by a wind (4) Cultivated Scandinavians (6) Naughty ladies men dream of (6) Key member of the office staff (6) Decorate without a central point and it becomes gaudy (6) It needs a nut to swallow in haste (4) Not for heavy drinkers? (5,3) Fagin’s pupils were members of it! (8,5)

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21. Colonising (8) Lacking vigour (8) At correct rhythm (2,4) Baby’s toy (6) Belonging to us (4) Metal (4)

Down

1. At the roadside, incidentally (2,3,3)

2. Drop it, perhaps, being apathetic (6)

3. Thought I’d get an early start (4)

4. Expressing willingness to make some sacrifice (8)

Fashion that is going out (6) Game unsuitable for women (4) Agreeing upon, and paying, one’s debts? (8)

Upright but lacking energy (8) Eventually observing the correct rhythm (2,4)

What a snake may do to make one nervous (6)

It’s yours and mine in due course (4) An original Christmas gift (4)

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21. SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S 2-SPEED CROSSWORD:

Across: 1 Opts; 8 Exasperate; 9 News-reel; 10 Siam; 12 Strays; 14 Stigma; 15 Direct; 17 Wagers; 18 Into; 19 Pageants; 21 Crossroads; 22 Owns.

Down: 2 Pedestrian; 3 Sees; 4 Capers; 5 Spills; 6 Dressing; 7 Beam; 11 Admiration; 13 Alehouse; 16 Topers; 17 Wigwam; 18 Inch; 20 Also.