DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

6. Perpetrator of a dark deed (7) 7. Exhausted and out of pocket (5)

9. Twelve inches behind (3)

10. There’s no profit in it (4,5)

12. At which to obtain something that might mean a good deal to someone (7,4)

15. A novel that shouldn’t corrupt though there’s not a word of truth in it! (4,7)

17. Give away lines? (4,5)

19. Note it well (3)

21. Don’t worry, it’s right to break an axle! (5)

22. It can be arranged for ministers (7)

Down

1. A well-oiled lock? (5)

2. Form of food produced in layers (3)

3. A light ring (4)

4. He may get a poor press, aptly enough (9)

5. Joint that gets dusted? (7)

8. Severe constriction at the centre (6)

11. Ideal material for a plinth? (4,5)

13. Was it this hen that laid golden eggs? (6)

14. 28lb for 25 cents (7)

16. Wrinkles for a bad scholar? (5)

18. Don’t go to give support (4)

20. It may be well-held (3)

QUICK CLUES Across

6. Companion (7)

7. Ambassador (5)

9. Outstanding (3)

10. Laundry (9)

12. Snug (11)

15. Skill (11)

17. Servitude (9)

19. Fasten (3)

21. Criminal (5)

22. Importune (7)

Down

1. Contact (5)

2. Attempt (3)

3. Notion (4)

4. Vexation (9)

5. Solace (7)

8. Order (6)

11. Perplexity (9)

13. Unstable (6)

14. Enlarge (7)

16. Boundary (5)

18. Increase (4)

20. Extremity (3)