Harefield Gazette

Two Speed Crossword

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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

6. Set free, but abused in return (7) 7. Petal shaped fold (5) 9. Put back the gratuity - it’s mine (3) 10. Murderer is an unidentifi­ed man about fifty (9) 12. Order given by teachers (11) 15. Frank about the future? (11) 17. Sunny reflection­s? (9) 19. He gets red if a stranger addresses him (3) 21. Increase the strain (5) 22. Simon is upset by the job (7)

Down

1. Being ordered to start (5) 2. This craft is often taken up (3) 3. Trial by fire? (4) 4. An illuminati­on for the landing (9) 5. An officer over many a sailor (7) 8. Could be cleaner, though there’s nothing in it (6) 11. Gives an example in one’s attitudes (9) 13. Bill of fare (6) 14. Flags indicating we’ve won the mountain pass? (7) 16. Boat causes waters to rise (5) 18. I am crazy about a girl (4) 20. Make secondhand (3)

Quick Across

6. Distribute (7) 7. Crease (5) 9. Mine (3) 10. Throttler (9) 12. Teaching (11) 15. Approachin­g (11) 17. Rays of moonlight (9) 19. Man’s name (3) 21. Rear (5) 22. Duty (7)

Down

1. Commence (5) 2. Atmosphere (3) 3. Warmth (4) 4. Settling (9) 5. Sailor (7) 8. Free space (6) 11. Examples (9) 13. Travel pass (6) 14. Hues (7) 16. Boat (5) 18. Servant (4) 20. Employ (3)

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