Two Speed Crossword

Across: 7 Scratch player; 8 Computer; 9 Hook; 10 Handle; 12 Tariff; 14 Repair; 16 Furore; 18 Hour; 20 Ignominy; 22 Ruling passion. Down: 1 Accolade; 2 Rasped; 3 Scot; 4 Aperitif; 5 Rather; 6 Veto; 11 Earnings; 13 Forenoon; 15 Afraid; 17 Remiss; 19 Opus; 21 Neat.

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick.

Cryptic

Across

7. Remove a member of the team, though a good golfer (7,6) 8. A machine to reckon with (8) 9. An eye-catching gadget (4) 10. Part that should be easy to grasp (6) 12. It may tell you how much the fare is (6) 14. Put right and couple up again (6) 16. Four upset about a show of great enthusiasm (6) 18. It may be broken into minute parts (4) 20. Shame! (8) 22. Predominant desire of a despot? (6,7)

Down

1. A touch of exaltation (8) 2. Spread all over the place – that was rough! (6)

3. If he got free this northerner would have no charges to face (4) 4. A mimic needs it if served before a meal (8) 5. One who deserts a woman for preference (6) 6. A vote for prohibition (4) 11. The wages of sin, and anger! (8) 13. Put a different one on for part of the day (8) 15. Fearful of a strong attack (6) 17. Misers may become careless (6) 19. So backward about turning up for work (4) 21. Tidy ox (4)

Quick

Across

7. Golfer with no handicap (7,6) 8. Data processor (8) 9. Catch (4) 10. Treat (6) 12. Tax (6) 14. Mend (6) 16. Uproar (6) 18. Time unit (4) 20. Dishonour (8) 22. Controlling emotion (6,7)

Down

1. Acclaim (8) 2. Scraped (6) 3. Northern Briton (4) 4. Appetizer (8) 5. Sooner (6) 6. Ban (4) 11. Pay (8) 13. Morning (8) 15. Apprehensive (6) 17. Negligent (6) 19. Artistic work (4) 21. Orderly (4)