TWO-WAY TEASER
Two sets of clues but the answers are the same
CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS
1 Oscar hit out at the old
war-cars (8)
7 A light wash of water in
sea, partly (5)
8 Backward movement put
right on going out (7)
9 Big blow-up in play in which
Prospero is concerned (7)
10 Lugs bits of corn (4)
12 Schemed about six different
deeds (7)
14 Language from his glen is not
straightforward (7)
17 The monster is therefore, in
Latin, to make a comeback (4) 18 It’s a mistake to go after Jersey
with a flower (7)
21 Introductory writing rep
might turn towards (7)
22 Sounded mad keen to be
back inside variety (5)
23 Quietly tells the story to the
high priests (8)
DOWN
1 One of the Doones to take the
chair (6)
2 Giving ginger an altered form
is making one cross (8)
3 One thing listed as an
amorous couple, say (4)
4 Sat up with Edward and tried
the wine (6)
5 As soon as it starts upon a
time (4)
6 Drove very fast and gave one
a thrashing (6)
7 Takes off and wanders around East Mediterranean initially (7)
11 Tiller changed on day one
sang (7)
13 See grant handed out to NCO
(8)
14 Call for another number, once
re-assembled (6)
15 One jumping on one leg may
be carrying grain (6)
16 It is almost enough to turn
back a lapel (6)
19 In an undulating manner,
when about five (4)
20 Thing that rings amid
rebellion (4)
QUICK CLUES ACROSS
1 Old horse-drawn vehicles (8) 7 Wash out soap (5)
8 Go back (7)
9 Violent storm (7)
10 Auricles (4)
12 Contrived (7)
14 An official SA language (7)
17 Man-eating folklore giant (4) 18 Species of primrose (7)
21 Introductory statement (7)
22 Spoke excitedly about (5)
23 High-ranking clergy members
(8)
DOWN
1 One who shapes wood as a
hobby (6)
2 Making one incensed (8)
3 Thing listed (4)
4 Tried food (6)
5 At one time (4)
6 Moved very fast (inf) (6)
7 Takes away (7)
11 Warbled (7)
13 Military rank (8)
14 Call for repeat in performance
(6)
15 Large funnel-shaped grain
receptacle (6)
16 Turned-back part of collar (6) 19 Undulating (4)
20 Ringing instrument (4)