2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across 1. Though often well-geared, it’s a non-runner! (7,5) 7&8Ac. See that a conclusion is reached (3,2,3,2) 8. See 7 Across 9. Part of the earlier ages (3) 10. See 17 Across 11. In chalk a limy chemical is found (6) 12. The first-mentioned pattern-maker (6) 15. Protective covers for animals – because of a speed the motors go round? (9) 17&10Ac. Mark part of this recently made will! (3,9) 18. Is part of the receiver a diode? (5) 19. Endless unhappiness for Scrooge (5) 21. Sell water in a different arrangement – it can be found here (8,4) Down 1. They transfer property, but they’re not haulage contractors! (12) 2. Don’t miss this stage success (3) 3. In the circumstances an estimate is most reasonable (6) 4. See 10 Down 5. A plant for the southern border (5) 6. A turning-point in the china clay industry (7,5) 7. Soft line for a practical joke (5) 10&4Dn. They put people on the right lines (9,9) 13. Country house style, one hears (5) 14. The rogue has one desirable choice on the menu (6) 16. Corollary – won’t make much progress with 1 Across! (5) 20. Moral turpitude shows endless decline (3)

QUICK CLUES Across

1. Laundry drying frame (7,5) 7&8Ac. Finish (3,2,3,2) 8. See 7 Across 9. Epoch (3) 10. Will (9) 11. Chemical (6) 12. Previous (6) 15. Shells (9) 17. Recent (3) 18. Wireless (5) 19. Skinflint (5) 21. Water source (8,4)

Down

1. Property transfer agents (12) 2. Blow (3) 3. Most rational (6) 4. Workers (9) 5. Grasslike plant (5) 6. Clayworker’s device (7,5) 7. Trick (5) 10. Communication device (9) 13. Landed property (5) 14. Battered prawns (6) 16. Jockey (5) 20. Transgress (3)