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. Like a ship taking many to

port (5) 4. It’s not bound to be

distributed (7) 8. Greek hero, oddly sly in

habits! (7) 9. Not busy with coal (5) 10. They’re used in bitter

springs (4) 11. Naval vessels which

should be quarantined? (8) 13. Sailor’s refuge in drink (4) 14. Meadows provide some

pleasure (4) 16. Russian name worker as

an NCO (8) 17. The best part of a play (4) 20. Think of love and

languish (5) 21. It alone can provide a

sense of euphoria (7) 22. A sort of colour

relationship? (7) 23. Has to provide

promises (5)

Down

1. Store of gags - or one that is really ridiculous (8,5) 2. Cut the cackle and use the

tea cloth! (3,2) 3. Bird sanctuary? (4) 4. When Carla’s around the

sailor appears! (6) 5. Little brothers tucked up in

a bed, concentrating (8) 6. Articles to be followed (7) 7. Work as a plumber (4,9) 12. A priceless local

attraction (4,4) 13. Some wine I get no return

for (7) 15. An expression of surprise

in a legal document (6) 18. A somewhat predictable

order (5) 19. Card game depending on

luck for a change (4)

Quick Across

1. Burdened (5) 4. Tract (7) 8. Legendary hero (7) 9. Loose (5) 10. Beer ingredient (4) 11. Bearers (8) 13. Left side (4) 14. Meadows (4) 16. Officer (8) 17. Go first (4) 20. Express a view (5) 21. Joyfulness (7) 22. Related (7) 23. Curses (5)

Down

1. Object of ridicule (8,5) 2. Become arid (3,2) 3. Bird’s home (4) 4. E Indian sailor (6) 5. Soaked up (8) 6. Rulers (7) 7. Measure depths of

water (4,9) 12. Complimentary drinks (4,4) 13. Helping (7) 15. Certainly (6) 18. Decree (5) 19. Card game (4)