DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

1 Level with pole, including pile (2,1,3)

4 One’s standing in the past at usual section (6)

9 Buddy has knocked back drink (3)

10 Joan to fish at water’s edge (9)

11 Weapon put back into river basin (5)

12 They take charge temporarily, regarding men’s toilet (7)

14 Cheddar initially based here, possibly, nothing eaten? (11)

17 Wit better including last of jokes (7)

18 Nobody on time for musical work (5)

20 Young birds sent off with learner sing badly (9)

22 I would follow a help (3)

23 Replace dry one over there (6)

24 Loud insect circling tree (6)

Down

1 Are not in favour of model appearing after work (6)

2 Spontaneous remark of wayward lad to one bishop (2-3)

3 Chaps involved in a welcome contract (9)

5 Rocky outcrop spotted in observatory (3)

6 Less substantial article right outside tavern (7)

7 Good players make bloomers too (5)

8 Heavy-handed on the subject of position (11)

13 Justifications the Spanish give for common weed (9)

15 Worker’s appearing to be directly involved (5-2)

16 Heavy dog struggling to enter pig’s home (6)

17 Female copper (5)

19 Comes closer to name those listening (5)

21 In gale eventually find shelter (3)

QUICK CLUES Across

1 Head of adiocese (6)

4 Warmed up (6)

9 Afflict (3)

10 Hazard occurring in a blizzard (9)

11 Has the nerve (5)

12 Attacking soccer player (7)

14 Instant (5,6)

17 Piece of permanent equipment (7)

18 Doctor (5)

20 Lack of sensitivity (9)

22 By way of (3)

23 Broken-limb support (6)

24 Uncommon (6)

Down

1 Trademarks (6)

2 Variety of renewable energy (5)

3 Fanatical (9)

5 Cessation (3)

6 Congeal (7)

7 Put off (5)

8 Person temporarily looking after your home (5-6)

13 Heavy metal, for example (4,5)

15 Trap (7)

16 Petrol ingredient (6)

17 Centre of attention (5)

19 Scuba user (5)

21 Here Comes the ___, Beatles song (3)