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. Though often well-geared, it’s a non-runner! (7,5) 7 & 8Ac. See that a conclusion is reached (3,2,3,2) 8. See 7 Across 9. Part of the earlier

ages (3) 10. See 17 Across 11. In chalk a limy chemical is found (6) 12. The firstmentioned pattern maker (6) 15. Protective covers for animals - because of a speed the motors go round? (9) 17 & 10Ac. Mark part of this recently made will! (3,9) 18. Is part of the receiver a diode? (5) 19. Endless unhappiness for Scrooge (5) 21. Sell water in a different arrangement - it can be found here (8,4)

Down

1. They transfer property, but they’re not haulage contractors! (12) 2. Don’t miss this

stage success (3) 3. In the circumstances an estimate is most reasonable (6) 4. See 10 Down 5. A plant for the southern border (5) 6. A turning point in the china clay industry (7,5) 7. Soft line for a

practical joke (5) 10 & 4Dn. They put people on the right lines (9,9) 13. Country house style, one hears (5) 14. The rogue has one desirable choice on the menu (6) 16. Corollary - won’t make much progress with 1 Across! (5) 20. Moral turpitude shows endless decline (3)

Quick

Across 1. Laundry drying

frame (7,5) 7 & 8Ac. Finish (3,2,3,2) 8. See 7 Across. 9. Epoch (3) 10. Will (9) 11. Chemical (6) 12. Previous (6) 15. Shells (9) 17. Recent (3) 18. Wireless (5) 19. Skinflint (5) 21. Water source (8,4) Down 1. Property transfer

agents (12) 2. Blow (3) 3. Most rational (6) 4. Workers (9) 5. Grasslike plant (5) 6. Clayworker’s device

(7,5) 7. Trick (5) 10. Communication

device (9) 13. Landed property (5) 14. Battered prawns (6) 16. Jockey (5) 20. Transgress (3)