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. A fiery mount (4) 8. Expert teacher, now retired (4,6) 9. Signals from disorder a long time later (8) 10.Some theories Pythagoras had to observe (4) 12. They have no settled occupation (6) 14. A doctor is above a cattleman (6) 15. Obscure form of lament (6) 17. It is bound to become a trading record (6) 18.A leading performer will shine, naturally (4) 19. Reasonable way to censure (8) 21. Flirts and is captivated by her lips perhaps! (10) 22. They may instruct in nursery schools (4)

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2. Don’t join in the play reading? (4,2,4) 3. Copies in the cheapest materials (4) 4. In America wise practices (6) 5. Am accustomed to being entertained (6) 6. New radio set of astronomical importance (8) 7. Old city conservative showing a change of heart? (4) 11. Up-to-date description of Christmas? (7-3) 13. Having no followers, nevertheless (5,3) 16. I hesitate to claim such valuable fur (6) 17. Run from a builder’s yard (6) 18. The fools pop up on board (4) 20. Don’t work for the others (4)

Quick Across

1. Sicilian volcano (4) 8. Experienced person (4,6) 9. Communications (8) 10. Detect (4) 12. Wanderers (6) 14. Cattle herder (6) 15. Covering (6) 17. Transaction record book (6) 18. Celebrity (4) 19. Average (8) 21. Flirts (10) 22. Playthings (4)

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2. Have no involvement (4,2,4) 3. Primates (4) 4. Employments (6) 5. Entertained (6) 6. Celestial body (8) 7. Ancient city (4) 11. Current (7-3) 13. When everything is considered (5,3) 16. Stoat (6) 17. Set of steps (6) 18. Weakens (4) 20. Repose (4)