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. Forsook a piece of land concealing animal (5)
8. Where sharpers would be at home? (7)
9. Book of use to the anaesthetist? (7)
10. On which excursionists make mistakes? (5)
12. A small fear – could be an unnecessary alert (5,5)
15. Bystander not from one of the two main political groups (5,5)
18. Many long-lasting garments include this material (5) 19. Prominent foreigner in the street (7)
21. One letter brings undergarment (7)
22. Hate sailor to have horrid part (5)
Down
1. His paradise was not irretrievably lost (4,6)
2. Friend takes degree in Majorca (5)
3. Grossly immoral conduct can obviously be gripping (4) 4. Little credit is given twice in an emergency (6) 5. Be liable to shrink (8) 6. Claimed to be curative (7)
11. Spell when the adder is seen? (6,4)
13. Entry lad made with fervour (8)
14. Putting lovemaking on the programme? (7)
16. Idiots take in tip-top possessions (6)
17. Having a tenant, he goes where memories can be washed away (5)
20. The foremost metal? (4)
Quick
Across
7. African mammal (5) 8. Group of nesting birds (7)
9. Digits (7)
10. Voyages (5)
12. Deceptive warning (5,5)
15. Person involved by chance (5,5)
18. Fabric (5)
19. Striking (7)
21. Vest (7)
22. Detest (5)
Down
1. English poet (4,6)
2. Balearic capital (5)
3. Evil habit (4)
4. Unstable period (6)
5. Formal agreement (8)
6. Relating to treatment by drugs (7)
11. Part of school year (6,4)
13. Passionately (8)
14. Requesting payment (7)
16. Valuable possessions (6)
17. Mythical river (5)
20. Go first (4)