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. State of patio was

observed (4) 3. Fib flung about – a

bit of deceit (8) 9. Essential ingredient of spicy life-stories? (7) 10. They may also bring one down to ground level (5) 11. Result of pupil’s

being fired? (6,6) 13. Go to excess because of function? (6) 15. When the doctor got up, he was crusty (6) 17. I vary clues so as to have a look at people (6,6) 20. The eyes are covered by such a fold (5) 21. Be in charge – and get too much of an eyeful? (7) 22. The weather for

chemists? (8) 23. Obviously no

square dance (4)

Down

1. As an alternative to wearing an undergarment he expects a dividend (8) 2. Value to throw

out (5) 4. Strata in hen

society? (6) 5. One can expect him to make a scene at any time (4,8) 6. Imply there isn’t a

blaze (7) 7. The essence of the matter is – good leader is tip-top (4) 8. Not the first bit of cheating played by 2 (6,6) 12. All right – really

healthy (4,4) 14. The odd tome I have found to be stimulating to the feelings (7) 16. The cricket team were dismissed at full speed (3,3) 18. Mental prospect could be vast one (5) 19. Clever enough to make port easily carried (4)

Quick Across

1. US state (4) 3. Deceiving (8) 9. Assortment (7) 10. Raises (5) 11. Pupil’s progress

statement (6,6) 13. Exaggerate (6) 15. Gloomy (6) 17. Detailed studyof

human behaviour (6,6) 20. Sightless (5) 21. Supervise (7) 22. Fundamental

components (8) 23. Spherical object (4) Down 1. One who puts money

into a business (8) 2. Value (5) 4. Tiers (6) 5. Movie maker (4,8) 6. Large fire (7) 7. Essential point (4) 8. Secondary status (6,6) 12. All right (4,4) 14. Arousing strong

feelings (7) 16. To one’s maximum

capacity (3,3) 18. View (5) 19. Competent (4)