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

6. See 16 Down. 7. He is seen in headgear bought at a competitive price (5) 9. As a natural aptitude, it’s most enlightening, we hear (5) 10 & 12Ac. Surely not clerical assistants for the rank and file! (7,11) 12. See 10 Across. 14. Rows in judicial buildings - good manners needed (11) 18. Being an adept with the rope, he controls the craft (7) 19. See 13 Down. 21. Narrow alleyway for a number of competitors (5) 22. Not the whole of the dock charge (7)

Down

1. Bound to be a place for wine (5) 2. I have to appear on stage first - always on the go (6) 3 & 20Dn. This will be subjected to shelling (3-3) 4. Winter in France near the south, but feel the cold (6) 5. Making savoury food is a step in the wrong direction! (7) 8. Formally saying nothing to the sailor (7) 11. Subjected to formal exercise - bored (7) 13 & 19Ac. Making observations later on, but taking care (7,5) 15. What the pressman produces about dockland area (6) 16 & 6Ac. They should prevent the strikers being in any danger (6-7) 17. Board to make progress (3,2) 20. See 3 Down.

Quick

Across 6. Sports events (7) 7. Inexpensive (5) 9. Talent (5) 10. Confidential (7) 12. Clerical workers (11) 14. Refinement (11) 18. Captain (7) 19. Following (5) 21. Admission (5) 22. Helping (7)

Down 1. 2. Strongroom Energetic (6) (5) 3. Vegetable (3) 4. Tremble (6) 5. Pastry items (7) 8. Speaking publicly (7) 11. Bored (7) 13. Gazing (7) 15. Account (6) 16. Security (6) 17. Board (3,2) 20. Seed case (3)