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

4. Rushed to the bag to search it (7) 8. It doesn’t describe the present schoolboy (6) 9. Once more a good man is in opposition (7) 10. A drink at the

station (6) 11. Item for

reflection (6) 12. Order a

sweet (5,3) 18. Blocking – the

road? (2,3,3) 20. I smoke a strange mixture, being a northerner (6) 21. Seat is prepared for a snooze after lunch (6) 22. It’s useless shielding a bad crook (7) 23. Licence to let (6) 24. Main roads? (7)

Down

1. An expedient for

a dentist? (7) 2. It’s used by those wishing to secure temporary accommodation (3,4) 3. A sign of cold,

perhaps (6) 5. You may win one

on points (8) 6. They control runners in winter sports (6) 7. It’s regular trade

practice (6) 13. In a convent it gives preferential treatment (8) 14. Most woe begone

pair? (7) 15. Succession of monarchs who came to an unpleasant end (7) 16. Have ambitions for a high place in the church? (6) 17. The pattern of old

China (6) 19. A little lower, if

here perhaps (6)

Quick Across

4. Plunder (7) 8. Absentee (6) 9. In conflict with (7) 10. Luggage handler (6) 11. Looking-glass (6) 12. Dessert (5,3) 18. Obstructing (2,3,3) 20. Inuit (6) 21. Afternoon nap (6) 22. Evil person (7) 23. Allow (6) 24. Ocean routes (7)

Down

1. Temporary

substitute (7) 2. Anchoring aid (3,4) 3. Allergic reaction (6) 5. Quarrel (8) 6. Winter

sportsmen (6) 7. Habit (6) 13. Precedence (8) 14. Brace (7) 15. Sequence of

rulers (7) 16. Hope (6) 17. Tree (6) 19. Young cow (6)