Hayes & Harlington Gazette

Two Speed Crossword

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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. Shows respect for old-fashioned weapons (4) 3. They have to wait on board (8) 9. Romance can become a fine fiddle! (7)

10. It’s foolish to remove the contents (5)

11. Two European nationalit­ies will provide a good finish (6,6) 13. Go through again what a badly worn motor may need (6) 15. This enables one to change sides for a game (6)

17. They are meant to hold what is in store (8-4) 20. Statute now revoked, to be precise (5) 21. Deliver radio without charge (3,4)

22. Part of the rigging that leads to mother’s violent death (8) 23. Convey to southern terminus (4)

Down

1. Defender to shoot this is the result of bad timing (8) 2. In which position you’ll find her interrupti­ng you and me (5)

4. They keep on the move and make a racket in backstreet (6)

5. Their work can be seen in the round (12)

6. Took up a different attitude and went to sleep (7)

7. Bean that comes up in a day, ostensibly (4)

8. The proper key to venue reserved for musical entertainm­ent? (7,5) 12. This will support those who have retired (8) 14. Actively engages in execution - plenty of teachers want to! (7) 16. A gala - if seat can be arranged (6) 18. Show willingnes­s to change gear near the end of the drive (5)

19. Ray provides substantia­l support (4)

Quick Across

1. Weapons (4)

3. Ship’s waiters (8)

9. Italian city (7)

10. Vacant (5)

11. Wood varnish (6,6)

13. Replace engine cylinders (6)

15. Span (6)

17. Grocery carriers (8-4)

20. Precise (5)

21. Release (3,4)

22. Newspaper title (8)

23. Remit (4)

Down

1. Fail (8)

2. In which place (5)

4. Vagrants (6)

5. Craftsmen (12)

6. Rested (7)

7. Type of bean (4)

8. Specific musical frequency (7,5)

12. Furniture item (8)

14. Guillotine­s (7)

16. Carnival (6)

18. Concur (5)

19. Rafter (4)

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