Crossword 1

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across

1. Has now diverted to the south (4)

3. Dependant kept in suspense? (6-2)

8. In turbulent sea, the first of the vessels put into the bank (4) 9. Double-talk (8)

11. About coarse smell breaking out again (12)

13. Member of ancient sect showing a bit of boundless energy (6) 14. Fat goat (6)

17. Those in charge of the troops (5-7)

20. Countrywoman who provides accommodation (8)

21. Market operator soon taking accumulated gain, initially (4) 22. Make explanatory comments of the negative in a neat arrangement (8)

23. See 7 Dn.

Down

1. Saw what those who kept to the rules did (8)

2. They train to take orders, showing a lack of bad habits (7) 4. Charm a stubborn beast with the end of a carrot (6)

5. Where a series of driving lessons takes place! (4-6)

6. Anger disturbs one of three daughters (5)

7 & 23Ac. Sewing equipment with an extra point will be superfluous (8)

10. A child of five (10)

12. What the prophet does for a long time in the papers (8)

15. He is included in unusual treat - to go to this? (7)

16. It’s mad getting involved when surrounded by a crowd (6) 18. Swindle taking in an ecclesiastic (5)

19. Jumper that may cause one to scratch (4)

QUICK CLUES

Across

1. Mute (4)

3. Sample (8) 8. Sensible (4) 9. Beset (8)

11. Glowing (12) 13. Originate (6) 14. Chief (6)

17. Unhealthy (12) 20. Fit (8)

21. Shell (4)

22. Make-believe (8) 23. Gala (4)

Down

1. Definite (8) 2. Shackle (7) 4. Trimmed (6) 5. Cartoon (10) 6. Grieve (5) 7. Naked (4)

10. Start (10) 12. Practicable (8) 15. Elevate (7) 16. Common (6) 18. Artless (5) 19. Retain (4)