TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick.

Cryptic Across

1. Investment for ploughing back? (5)

4. Prominent foreigner in the way (7)

8. Protected from shock, though broken-hearted (7)

9. Takes in a form of food (5)

10. A boy naturally opposed to the current trend (4)

11. Not as ill as a horse (8)

13. Key to a sound performance (4)

14. A wise man changes as he grows older (4)

16. Crimes one flies from, perhaps (8)

17. Turn pale – possibly being guilty (4)

20. Delete part of an order as excessive (5)

21. Fundamental shifting in cargo (7)

22. Possibly respect a sign of authority (7)

23. Those reformed show spirit (5)

Down

1. They work at intervals (5,8)

2. A first-class colour spread abroad (5)

3. A nymph in the chorus (4)

4. Possibly seated and quite composed (6)

5. One is not expected to live on them (4,4)

6. I see men as hostile people (7)

7. Don’t seize opportunities to be safety conscious (4,2,7)

12. You’re unlikely to get fat on it (4,4)

13. A cell to take apart or put together (7)

15. Get out of position? (6)

18. Start off without a meal (5)

19. Go up to the French peer amorously (4)

Quick Across

1. Portion (5)

4. Striking (7)

8. Of electricity, connected safely (7)

9. Cut of beef (5)

10. Whirlpool (4)

11. Male horse (8)

13. Musical symbol (4)

14. Periods (4)

16. Crimes (8)

17. Entreaty (4)

20. Rub out (5)

21. Living (7)

22. Ceremonial staff (7)

23. Spirit (5)

Down

1. Theatre workers (5,8) 2. Ventilated (5)

3. Reflection of sound (4)

4. Serene (6)

5. Verge of exhaustion (4,4)

6. Foes (7)

7. Risk nothing (4,2,7)

12. Fat-free food (4,4)

13. Gather (7)

15. Remove from office (6)

18. Midday meal (5)

19. Stare at (4)