2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across

1. One of the parts of an underwater craft? (10)

7. Not still what a spoon is used for (5)

8. He’s busy at opening time! (7)

10. Rejected a method that follows a certain pattern (8)

11. Screen for an entrance put back (4) 13. Mother’s holding the money for the service (6)

15. Do some twisting - the man will get a summons (6)

17. Not reluctant to make a mournful noise (4) 18. See 20 Down

21. Are those who compete in this led by the Piper? (3-4)

22. A false statement by northern immigrant (5) 23. Complaint that could make me distrait (10)

Down

1. A blend of tea in the vessel fully suffices (5)

2. Favourable transactions producing profits for the publican! (8)

3. Get in some gin! (6)

4. The sort used by printers (4)

5. External mail for remote place (7)

6. He works to provide for those who want to strike! (5-5)

9. Russian fish? That will put you off the scent! (3,7)

12. One presumes to be this (8)

14. This may be a stage in one’s career (7)

16. The French camping equipment is not apparent (6)

19. Parts of the fence where you find birds (5)

20 & 18Ac. He’s employed as a fieldsman (4-8)