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

4. Confounded residue still lying about! (7)

8. Start of an open-air clique (6)

9. One note loud and two not clear (7)

10. One inside wards off evil spirits (6)

11. There’s no telling if this is to be kept (6)

12. Kind of order that should be kept in a larder? (5,3)

18. Public company that could be mine (8)

20. Still among the best at ice hockey (6)

21. Repair broken weapon (6)

22. Was the first to go after a row became bitter (7)

23. The difference between a request and an order (6)

24. Speech written on an envelope? (7)

Down

1. Metal container for two animals (7)

2. Have a go in face of great temptation (7)

3. Jabber and annoy (6)

5. Light sweet (5-3)

6. Spring changes course (6)

7. Side of the Spanish uniform (6)

13. Goes for profits (8)

14. Money fine? (7)

15. Became very angry when attacked (7)

16. Half the street and all the beach (6)

17. He makes things hot for his employer (6)

19. Dexterously lay net around (6)

Quick

Across

4. Embarrassed (7)

8. Beginning (6)

9. Darkened (7)

10. Demons (6)

11. Clandestine (6)

12. Dessert (5,3)

18. Mining method (8)

20. Stationary (6)

21. Sword (6)

22. Festered (7)

23. Gladden (6)

24. Speech (7)

Down

1. Tungsten (7)

2. Try (7)

3. Sewing implement (6)

5. Target area (5-3)

6. Originating place (6)

7. Team (6)

13. Revenue (8)

14. Upper case (7)

15. Attacked (7)

16. Thread (6)

17. Fire tender (6)

19. Tidily (6)