DoubleTake

Tackle either set of these clues – you can even mix and match them, because the solutions are the same for both sets.

CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS

1. As little sister, Ted gave support (8) 6. Discuss alternative blade (3) 7. Kidnap with a catapult (8) 8. Show disapproval of box office originally (3) 10. Girls after a short time get syrupy stuff (8) 13. I’m going into estate to give quote (8) 16. How to know in advance that Virginia will abandon Vespa (1,1,1) 18. “Where is bread made from beer?” I ask (8) 19. Overweight from the odd feast (3) 20. Renovated store in the red (8)

DOWN

1. Put bits and pieces together to make meal, Bess (8) 2. Horse’s home remains unchanged (6) 3. Sings out warnings (5) 4. Dave went back east to escape (5) 5. Irish county found mayor right away (4) 9. Fixated bosses upset editor (8) 11. Posed for artist in satin (3) 12. Simpler ideas I eradicated in part (6) 14. Sheikh said to quaver with emotion (5) 15. Not being able to move, I take on crippling rent (5) 17. Rip off hidden bureau’s camera (4)

STRAIGHT CLUES ACROSS

1. Helped (8) 6. Paddle (3) 7. Chinese port (8) 8. Ghost’s greeting (3) 10. Sugar-refining by-product (8) 13. Rough figure (8) 16. Sixth sense (1,1,1) 18. Cake shops (8) 19. Dripping (3) 20. Repaired (artwork) (8)

DOWN

1. Gather together (8) 2. Steady (6) 3. Writes own name (5) 4. Dodge (fare) (5) 5. US health facility, ... Clinic (4) 9. Totally consumed (by) (8) 11. Rested in chair (3) 12. More effortless (6) 14. Seal deal, ... hands (5) 15. Still (5) 17. Confidence trick (4)