2-Speed Crossword

Choose either the quick or cryptic clues – answers are the same.

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across

7. It’s handy to count on (6)

8. A number of directors at sea (6)

10. If a rule is broken it means you don’t win (7)

11. Senior tree (5)

12. A vessel we turn and turn about (4) 13. Possibly hated the end of one’s life (5) 17. Far from pleased, I indulge in abuse (5) 18. Famous old Venetian sport (4)

22. A good man not well yet (5)

23. I turned awkwardly, not yet having taken the test (7)

24. Extent of one’s education (6)

25. Safe rescue is organised (6)

Down

1. Excused duty? (3-4)

2. A case for the government (7)

3. Accommodate, either way (3,2)

4. Doesn’t approve of material things? (7)

5. Two letters of convenient size (5)

6. Deck that is trouble to the Royal Navy (5)

9. Taking ill, the odd nurse left (9)

14. Tried to get well! (7)

15. Large numbers of policemen hold a debt (7)

16. One still too young to take certain steps (7) 19. A word in one’s ear from aides (5) 20. Crest of a bird with part missing (5) 21. Might be cold, yet good tempered (5)

QUICK CLUES

Across

7. Counting device (6)

8. On a vessel (6)

10. Unsuccessful act (7)

11. Senior (5) 12. Large jug (4) 13. Demise (5)

17. Furious (5) 18. Horseback sport (4) 22. Stationary (5) 23. Not tested (7) 24. Stage (6)

25. Safe (6)

Down

1. Without duty (3-4)

2. Item of furniture (7) 3. Build (3,2) 4. Articles (7) 5. Easily within reach (5)

6. Decorate (5) 9. Bitter (9) 14. Bored (7) 15. Abundant (7) 16. Young child (7) 19. Stage whisper (5) 20. Projection (5) 21. Alloy (5)