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. Dexterity and wit could be stinging? (9)

8. Some reticent people don’t find it easy to break (3)

9. Seasonable food for the diver to be on before take-off (11)

11. Met rash rodent (7)

12. He gives some blood on ordination (5)

13. Year books are non-U as far as historical records go (6)

15. The result of firing into the air? (6)

17. Stray wood-god (5)

18. 100 go on disorganised ramble and climb with difficulty (7)

20. When depressed, movement is quicker (11)

22. A number go back into the snare (3)

23. Recovery near the end of the side (9)

Down

2. Lands on paper, perhaps (3)

3. Principle adopted by egghead in flimsy home (5)

4. Go on board and get me back part of a tree (6)

5. Rise when place for spectators has been built (5,2)

6. Suitable clothing for those who customarily don’t walk? (6-5)

7. No greater power-producer is made (9)

10. Make a formal protest at Reno terms (11)

11. The way the chief speaks gives grave indication (9)

14. All, I cry, can be songlike (7)

16. At the heart of the process, item in sale turns out to be American cat (6)

19. Clothes-horse causes a bit of unfair, erratic judgement (5)

21. It may appear crude at first, but it reduces friction (3)

Quick Across

1. Cleverness (9)

8. Frozen water (3)

9. Diving platform (11)

11. Pet (7)

12. Contributor (5)

13. Yearly records (6)

15. Outcome (6)

17. Sylvan deity (5)

18. Ascend awkwardly (7)

20. Throttle (11)

22. Mesh (3)

23. Sideways (9)

Down

2. Chart (3)

3. Belief (5)

4. Board (6)

5. Rise (5,2)

6. Equestrian woman’s dress (6-5)

7. Device producing

electricity (9)

10. Argue (11)

11. Grave memorial (9)

14. Songlike (7)

16. Big cat (6)

19. Ventilator (5)

21. Lubricant (3)