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

7. This is lodged when father returns with a different plea (6) 8. He refuses to eat

more quickly (6) 10. Dorothy is after

the fairy jewel (7) 11. Perverse enough

to change sides (5) 12. In government, a skilful piece of work (4)

13 & 6Dn. Do tennis players assume this? (5,5)

17. Non-effervescent spirits are made by this (5)

18. & 3Dn. Could the jester partner of Laurel be? (9) 22. Spell March

wrongly (5)

23 & 20Dn. Young ladies employed by the horticulturist? (7,5) 24. I would be in the arena on horseback (6) 25. Not just a description of the black-haired beauty (6)

Down

1. The way that leads to conflict (7) 2. Give notice of a reward for victory, we hear (7) 3. See 18 Across. 4. Ball lovers? (7) 5. A seat to put in the sun (5)

6. See 13 Across.

9 & 16Dn. There was plenty of movement as far as these actors were concerned (9,7) 14. Staying power – a man’s involved with it (7) 15. Staff pet? Hardly! (7)

16. See 9 Down. 19. This will indicate the points needed by a member of the orchestra (5) 20. See 23 Across. 21. Loud line – that’s outspoken (5)

Quick Across

7. Request (6)

8. More swift (6) 10. Gemstone (7) 11. Angry (5)

12. Duty (4)

13. Tribunal (5)

17. Static (5)

18. Idiot (4)

22. Talisman (5)

23. Children’s room (7) 24. Travelling on (6) 25. Unjust (6)

Down

1. Battle route (7) 2. Inform (7)

3. Robust (5) 4. Performers (7) 5. Seat (5)

6. Frock (5)

9. Ambling (9)

14. Endurance (7) 15. Ferret (7)

16. Contestants (7) 19. Number of points (5) 20. Servants (5)

21. Candid (5)