TWO-WAY TEASER

Two sets of clues but the answers are the same

CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS

1 One working a less precious metal than Oliver’s (11)

7 It is money that makes interest in a principal city (7)

9 It is too much for the French to return to harbour (4)

11 Being walked on, it may stump one (5)

12 Means of approach to a sporting location (6)

14 The ability class can carry it: come round to it (11) 18 An infant’s toy may disconcert one (6)

20 It gives one the flavour of fine perception (5) 22 Stringed instrument one would blow if loudly begun (4)

23 Extreme delight is rare, put it how you will (7) 24 Retailer who is environmentally friendly to a food store (11)

DOWN

2 Beg one to make lip more

fluid (7)

3 Part of a petrol engine is to

show it (4)

4 Old letter was intended to

protect Rose (5)

5 Make fun of one’s food (5)

6 Nerve oneself to sharpen a

knife on it (5)

8 How awful, Ivan! (8)

10 Go beyond mark on top of

short walk (8)

13 It used to be a shilling for a

haircut (3)

15 Actor’s period dress some cut

into shape (7)

16 Girl might use laptop to

cook (5)

17 Bar given over to merry

making (5)

19 Academic coach has rut to get out of (5)

21 Most ruggedly constructed part of a fruit basket (4)

QUICK CLUES ACROSS

1 Worker in precious metal (11) 7 Uppercase letter (7)

9 A fortified wine (4)

11 Walking surface (5)

12 Tree-lined road (6)

14 Government by those of proven ability (11) 18 Shake (6)

20 Flavour (5)

22 Old string instrument (4) 23 Utter bliss (7) 24 Purveyor of fruit and vegetables (11)

DOWN

2 Earnestly ask (7)

3 Part played (4)

4 Plant prickle (5)

5 Express derision for (5)

6 Iron alloy (5)

8 Dreadful (8)

10 Go beyond a limit (8) 13 Short hairdo (3)

15 Outfit (7)

16 Severely question (5) 17 Make merry (5)

19 Private teacher (5)

21 Shallow basket to carry

fruit (4)