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

3. Kids drink it (5,4) 8. Responsibility gives us no

turning back at the outset (4) 9. Man target for a scolding

woman (9) 10. Present oneself with a soft

fruit (6) 11. Request we turn awry (5) 14. Her sister is a superior

person (5) 15. Look after two numbers (4) 16. They ruled in the East,

anyway (5) 18. A question of time (4) 20. Father puts out a taper (5) 21. Breaks billiards players may

be grateful for? (5) 24. Big cuts she makes in fuel (6) 25. Killer who gives one a close

shave (3-6) 26. Headland under which one

may shelter (4) 27. Biting ditch insect (9)

Down

1. Pub gossip? (5,4) 2. Stay to have something to

eat and drink (9) 4. Finished and left (4) 5. To doctors they’re grave

situations (5) 6. You’ll find it attractive (6) 7. Advanced fast (4) 9. Weeds are found in the back

street (5) 11. Gather together for a

service (5) 12. Proceeded - to take the

lead? (4,5) 13. He is named for the post (9) 17. Traps designed for fish (5) 19. He first brought to notice the gravity of the world situation (6) 22. It’s held to dispel gloom (5) 23. A cat may be pleased to do

it (4) 24. Acquire profit (4)