Loughborough Echo

TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

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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

1. They sometimes show natural relief (4)

3. Was it used as the result of a suspended sentence? (8)

8. Paddy is taking the part of Cedric effectivel­y (4) 9. Justifies written authorisat­ions (8)

11. The kind of statements appropriat­e to fire raisers? (12)

13. Flee from a breach of the peace round the south (6)

14. Not so far from being more secretive (6)

17. There are working models at these exhibition­s (7,5)

20. Giving the prize for a strange drawing (8) 21. Biblical character reformed from evil (4)

22. The meadows can be seen in unspoilt delight (8)

23. In the forest a gentle creature (4) Down

1. He keeps strict order by having a neat, trim arrangemen­t (8)

2. Aimed at appeasing the mighty sea (7) 4. Personal attraction­s possessed by lucky people? (6)

5. The kind of travel suitable for children starting school (5-5)

6. Property man? (5)

7. A measure to remove illfeeling (4)

10. They cover lights - lights near a place of darkness (10)

12. Using an iron and showing some urgency (8)

15. Having the smallest rate (7)

16. One who enlists as a carpenter (6)

18. A confusing number of ways to cause astonishme­nt (5)

19. Caught at rock pool, initially (4)

Quick Across

1. Plans (4)

3. Framework (8)

8. Starchy grain (4)

9. Authorisat­ions (8)

11. Arousing strong emotion (12)

13. Flee (6)

14. Nearer (6)

17. Catwalk exhibition­s (7,5)

20. Presenting (8)

21. Biblical character (4)

22. Enjoyment (8)

23. Male deer (4) Down

1. Disciplina­rian (8)

2. Ocean (7)

4. Amulets (6)

5. Excellent (5-5)

6. Possessor (5)

7. Specific quantity of medicine (4)

10. Light covers (10)

12. Urgent (8)

15. The least fast (7)

16. Carpenter (6)

18. Astound (5)

19. Fish (4)

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