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. What census officers and defeated boxers do (4,3,5) 7. Perhaps the end of safety is found in rotten beam (5) 8. A number worth re-establishing in part (5) 9 & 2Dn. Trumpery companion needs to make an effort (6) 10. Usual memo. required for constructing a tomb (9) 11. Doctrine is embraced by them (6) 12. Aim to give the position of the camper (6) 15. It’s dreadful when

our coat is ruined (9) 17. You must follow a direction to make observations (3) 18. The girl is a learner with a distinctive air (5) 19. Animal showing dash and the first bit of determination (5) 21. What the sneaky raconteur is doing? (7,5)

Down

1. By which elephants communicate with one another? (7-5) 2. See 9 Across. 3. The underworld engaged in severe business (6) 4. The expenses of sorties away from home (9) 5. She may assist in

the theatre (5) 6. Could be the same strains for sewers! (12) 7. Here’s an affray – shelter behind me (5) 10. All is much changed in this sphere of entertainment (5-4) 13. In a conclusion you’ll find me correct (5) 14. New style Royal

Navy (6) 16. Stir up quarrels, we

hear (5) 20. Nautical term used among craftsmen (3)

Quick Across

1. Be defeated in

boxing (4,3,5) 7. Perhaps (5) 8. Number (5) 9. Friend (3) 10. Large tomb (9) 11. Belief (6) 12. Determined (6) 15. Shocking (9) 17. Sight organ (3) 18. Girl’s name (5) 19. Antelope (5) 21. Relating tall

stories (7,5)

Down

1. Signals for action (7-5) 2. Attempt (3) 3. God of darkness (6) 4. Expenditure (9) 5. Hospital worker (5) 6. Needlewomen (12) 7. Brawl (5) 10. A variety

entertainment (5-4) 13. Correct (5) 14. Up-to-date (6) 16. Awaken (5) 20. At the rear (3)