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

1. It obviously occurs in a

leap year (10) 7. Keep away from a

chasm (5) 8. The boss apparently makes his workers look old! (7) 10. Get there in bed, being

torn open (8) 11. One of two the workers

should have (4) 13. Ignore such an area (6) 15. 6’s animal let out

animals (6) 17. Put the implement back to

get the booty (4) 18. He’s only got a single

viewpoint (8) 21. Shyness is something to

store up in readiness (7) 22. Some scrub raw nuts to

gain muscle (5) 23. Strongly urge a man to become a publicity man (5,5)

Down

1. Talked about part of a

wheel (5) 2. Editor goes on stage

dressed as Communist (8) 3. How many have less

feeling? (6) 4. Egghead in explosive

temporary home (4) 5. More than a thousand

admit he’s left home (7) 6. Does he purr over his

swag? (3-7) 9. Crimson fish is a sideissue to divert attention (3,7) 12. Can be a shawl that can

go to the laundry (8) 14. Or urges to become a

grumbler (7) 16. In which court photographs are not for the public? (6) 19. The French worker

rested (5) 20. Cupid got up sore (4)

Quick Across

1. Season (10) 7. Evade (5) 8. Director (7) 10. Broke through (8) 11. Labourer (4) 13. Area (6) 15. Bovine mammals (6) 17. Pillage (4) 18. Unmarried man (8) 21. Reticence (7) 22. Physical strength (5) 23. Publicity manager (5,5)

Down

1. Communicated (5) 2. Editor (8) 3. Digit (6) 4. Canvas shelter (4) 5. Traveller (7) 6. Thief (3-7) 9. False lead (3,7) 12. Capable of being

cleaned (8) 14. Complainer (7) 16. Item of photographic kit (6) 19. Rested (5) 20. God of love (4)