DOUBLE CROSSWORD

15 words, average; 20 words, good; 25 words, very good; 30 or more, excellent.

Cryptic Clues: Across

7.

It’s stupid to begin in an easy job (5) Where certain chessmen are bred? (7) Hothead joins American company – he’s married, of course (7)

10. The tree is not so young (5)

12. There will be no repetition – because no profit was made? (5,5) He will knock lots down for people to pick up (10)

18. Engaged couple’s expectation after breakdown? (5)

19. Naval sword wounded girl (7)

21. There could be no sense in unity (7)

22. It produces a fine sort (5) 8. 9.

Down

1.

Out of which love shines? (5,5) Flower or kitchenware given to youth leader (5)

Wager article is letter in Greek (4)

The captain’s game? (6) A number are too old for the scope insurance risks (8)

The chief road to progress (7)

11. Telephone teacher – he’s needed in the circus (10)

13. Lied over wicked person (8)

14. Looked angry when milk producer got in sleigh (7)

16. The tidiest street on the French Riviera? (6)

17. The manuscript about beer is not for the fair sex (5)

20. Thanks ship for news agency (4) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Quick Clues: Across

7. Freshwater fish (5)

8. Ingredient (7)

9. Contrary (7)

10. Deserves (5)

12. Shelter (10)

15. Singer (10)

18. Healthy (5)

19. Local (7)

21. Sailor (7)

22. Goodbye (5)

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1. Transmits (10)

2. Bisect (5)

3. Burn slightly (4)

4. Discover (6)

5. Fortifications (8)

6. Region (7)

11. Father Christmas (5,5)

13. Inmate (8)

14. Ask (7)

16. Go to bed (6)

17. Pungent (5)

20. Fruit (4)

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