TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

Cryptic

Across

1. It weakens one’s spirit when trouble’s about (4)

3. Every year one may await its return with added interest (8)

9. What’s left from the rent man (7)

10. Bird that gets down on the bed (5)

11. They know their actions mean the high jump (12)

13. He knew where to draw the line (6)

15. It’s a necessity to want to exist (4,2)

17. Don’t take legal action for nothing (4,2,6)

20. Excel, but not in a party (5)

21. After this month there’s everything to put in (7)

22. Unproductive but impressive (8)

23. It might raise your standing slightly (4)

Down

1. A good man rebuked and given a hiding (8)

2. Object in jade murderously acquired (5)

4. Gesture that produces a lawsuit (6)

5. A religious point to pursue for competitive exercise (12)

6. Regulated as instructed (7)

7. Wicker basket has a hard edge (4)

8. It won’t keep you fully occupied (4-4,4)

12. It brings about a military rising (8)

14. Cartographer for hire? (7)

16. Thought it will turn up in time (6)

18. Stretch — of river (5)

19. Many have shares in them (4)

Quick

Across

1. Fizzy drink (4)

3. Bank document (8)

9. Trace (7)

10. Sea duck (5)

11. Parachuting soldiers (12)

13. Greek mathematician (6)

15. It is necessary (4,2)

17. Don’t accuse (4,2,6)

20. Surpass (5)

21. Place in position (7)

22. Noticeable (8)

23. Footwear item (4)

Down

1. Tied (8)

2. Object (5)

4. Deed (6)

5. Horse race (12)

6. Commanded (7)

7. Pavement edge (4)

8. Employment (4-4,4)

12. Bugle signal (8)

14. Document (7)

16. Idea (6)

18. Attain (5)

19. Great number (4)

Across: 1 Soda; 3 Passbook; 9 Remnant; 10 Eider; 11 Paratroopers; 13 Euclid; 15 Need be; 17 Make no charge; 20 Outdo; 21 Install; 22 Striking; 23 Shoe. Down: 1 Strapped; 2 Demur; 4 Action; 5 Steeplechase; 6 Ordered; 7 Kerb; 8 Part-time work; 12 Reveille; 14 Charter; 16 Notion; 18 Reach; 19 Lots.