Two Speed Crossword

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clue, try the Quick.

Cryptic Across

1. It obviously occurs

in a leap year (10) 7. Keep away from

a chasm (5) 8. The boss apparently makes his workers look old! (7) 10. Get there in bed,

being torn open (8) 11. One of two the workers should have (4) 13. Ignore such an

area (6) 15. 6’s animal let out

animals (6) 17. Put the implement back to get the booty (4) 18. He’s only got a single viewpoint (8) 21. Shyness is something to store up in readiness (7) 22. Some dumb, raw natives show their muscle (5) 23. Strongly urge a man to become a publicity man (5,5)

Down

1. Talked about part

of a wheel (5) 2. Editor goes on stage dressed as Communist (8) 3. How many have

less feeling? (6) 4. Egghead in explosive temporary home (4) 5. More than a thousand admit he’s left home (7) 6. Does he purr over

his swag? (3,7) 9. Crimson fish is a side issue to divert attention (3,7) 12. Can be a shawl that can go to the laundry (8) 14. Or urges to become a grumbler (7) 16. In which court photographs are not for the public? (6) 19. The French

worker rested (5) 20. Cupid got up sore

(4)

Quick Across

1. Season (10) 7. Evade (5) 8. Director (7) 10. Broke through (8) 11. Labourer (4) 13. Area (6) 15. Bovine mammals

(6) 17. Pillage (4) 18. Unmarried man (8) 21. Reticence (7) 22. Physical strength

(5) 23. Publicity manager

(5,5)

Down

1. Communicated (5) 2. Editor (8) 3. Digit (6) 4. Canvas shelter (4) 5. Traveller (7) 6. Thief (3,7) 9. False lead (3,7) 12. Capable of being

cleaned (8) 14. Complainer (7) 16. Item of

photographic kit (6) 19. Rested (5) 20. God of love (4)