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. 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)