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. A physics book (13)
8. Sifted and covered up (8)
9. Observes bishops’ responsibilities (4)
10. Underground place where the salt is kept (6)
12. Coves that are strangely silent (6)
14. Literary pieces written for trials (6)
16. A fine finish could be the result (6)
18. See 3 Down.
20. Part of a hospital used by naval officers? (4-4)
22. Steam trains to change course – this will upset him! (7-6)
Down
1. Auditors for an indoor game? (8)
2. Spoken examination of French inside is a trying experience (6)
3 & 18Ac. Important piece of rigging for mother in seatrip (8)
4. Benevolence will produce splendid legacy (8)
5. A bit bigger than a code (6)
6. We will get around in port (4)
11. Material for making briar pipes? (8)
13. Total amount of money changing hands for a crusty pie (8)
15. Shares out the rations – a learner gets plenty (6)
17. It’s most certain the others will follow us back (6)
19. It’s a revised order for wine (4)
21. In the winter I’m expecting frost (4)
Quick
Across
7. Book of drugs (13)
8. Concealed (8)
9. Perceives (4)
10. Basement (6)
12. Coastline openings (6)
14. Compositions (6)
16. Sheen (6)
18. Travel by boat (4)
20. Officers’ quarters of a warship (4-4)
22. Railway official (7-6)
Down
1. US name for draughts (8)
2. Severe experience (6)
3. Chief (4)
4. Kindliness (8)
5. Mouthful (6)
6. Alcoholic drink (4)
11. Cabinet-making material (8)
13. Revenue (8)
15. Assigns (6)
17. Most certain (6)
19. Italian town (4)
21. Frost (4)