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

6. Temporary suspension in sentence by the Spanish officer (7) 7 & 9Ac. Not necessarily adverse blows to commerce (5-5) 9. See 7 Across 10. Firearms belonging to Nym’s companion? (7) 12. A single knocker, we’re told (11) 14. Rescuing the girl is a redeeming feature (6,5) 18. Gas inclined to be used around Pennsylvania (7) 19. The ability to observe part of a rifle (5) 21. See 8 Down (5) 22. Grasp a method for escape (7)

Down

1. The daily record, I see, will show commonsense (5) 2. Provide support, but cause some delay (4,2) 3. See 20 Down 4. A man from the Mediterranean comes out of a trance (6) 5. Use fawning words at a duel, maybe (7) 8 & 21Ac. Art gallery? (7-5) 11 & 17Dn. Making progress counterfeiting one side of a coin (7,5) 13. Continue to cause a rumpus (5,2) 15. I’m getting the staff duty (6) 16. To find the very peak, do some mountaineering, we hear, with a hatchet (6) 17. See 11 Down 20 & 3Dn. The fellows are after a bird – they commit themselves to writing (6)

Quick Across

6. Officer (7) 7. Commerce (5) 9. Air currents (5) 10. Handguns (7) 12. Chance (11) 14. Redeeming feature (6,5) 18. Gas (7) 19. Vision (5) 21. Dwelling (5) 22. Act of escaping (7)

Down

1. Rational thought (5) 2. Hinder (4,2) 3. Males (3) 4. Greek (6) 5. Flatter (7) 8. Image (7) 11. Producing metal components (7) 13. Resume (5,2) 15. Tax (6) 16. Decisive moment (6) 17. In front (5) 20. Enclosure (3)