2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across

6. Getting up a revolt? (7)

7. It just goes to show how time passes! (5)

9. Our first cardinal (3)

10. River rose, perhaps, to fill it? (9)

12. An order which doesn’t require attention (5,2,4)

Father, in making wagers, is very careful (11)

They may struggle to break locks (9) Consumed stirred tea (3) Complete set of notes (5)

Make believe (7) 15.

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20. Is distinctive (6,3) Weed (6)

Golf course area (7)

Bird (5) Chess piece (4) Day before (3)

Down

1. Odd person to alter the motion? (5)

2. One who could be taken for a ride (3)

3. Low joint keen to be reformed (4)

4. Madly in love and such a romantic place (3,6)

Put in the shade, naturally (7) Comment about stain (6)

Doesn’t sit inside and is conspicuous (6,3) Sting to anger (6)

Good route for a long-distance driver (7) Baby bird? (5)

Bird you can play with (4)

The first mate (3)

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

Across: 1 Gala; 8 Left-winger; 9 Impolite; 10 Pawn; 12 Acting; 14 Sphere; 15 Fiends; 17 Astute; 18 Rear; 19 Overturn; 21 Bring round; 22 Eyes.

Down: 2 Atomic pile; 3 Alto; 4 Offing; 5 Sweets; 6 Snapshot; 7 Grin; 11 Work to rule; 13 Ignorant; 16 Scours; 17 Avenue; 18 Ribs; 20 Tide.