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

7. Scene of combat a long time back (5)

8. Raids on raids, perhaps (7)

9. Relatively gentle colour? (7)

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

12. They go on fast, on water only (10)

15. Loyalties that are relatively important (6,4)

18. Take out some of the opera seats (5)

19. Results of lobbing? (7)

21. Assemble for a little prayer (7)

22. She puts quite a lot of ice in her beer (5)

1. Standing charge for car drivers (7,3)

2. It’s intended in some anti-social activity (5)

3. Fine opportunity for entertainment (4)

4. It’s entertainment value is questionable! (6)

5. Introduction before a stroll? (8)

6. Good route for longdistance driver (7)

11. Died with heart strain – in great pain? (10)

13. Didn’t take things in a big way (8)

14. Can I be so friendly? (7)

16. One invests in them and hopes (6)

17. Reliable firm (5)

20. Sang out in difficulty (4)

Quick Across

7. Stadium (5)

8. Incursions (7)

9. Related (7)

10. Broadcasted (5)

12. Motorised vessels (10)

15. Blood relationships (6,4)

18. Delete (5)

19. Results (7)

21. Amass (7)

22. Girl’s name (5)

1. Motorist’s charge (7,3)

2. Intended (5)

3. Just (4)

4. Conundrum (6)

5. Introduction (8)

6. Golf course section (7)

11. Upset (10)

13. Stole (8)

14. Genial (7)

16. Has faith in (6)

17. Substantial (5)

20. Hitch (4)