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. The one who should get the

post (9) 8. A bit of cover necessary for a

bird (4) 9. Drawing of doorway with

beam inside (9) 10. A camera attachment for the

television enthusiast (6) 11. A profession of faith

beginning, I believe (5) 14. Make a cut - it’s almost

serious (5) 15. Timber trade (4) 16. Clean up a gambling

enterprise (5) 18. Make a discovery - made to

pay the penalty, we hear (4) 20. Tania changes her name (5) 21. By which one breathes in

water - small quantities (5) 24. It’s a dreadful shame about

one club (6) 25. At-home sometimes affected

by interference (9) 26. Clothes fasteners belonging to

Margaret? (4) 27. Speed of departures? (5,4)

Down

4. Where the draught comes

from - put up the screen (4) 5. Palindromic part of the

turbine (5) 6. The main colour has become

scorched (6) 7. The Spanish having an air of

vivacity (4) 9. Makes close observations of

noblemen (5) 11. They operate ships for one trip,

we hear (5) 12. Pleased to be carrying little

weight in exploit (9) 13. Uncomfortable when not

standing at attention (3-2-4) 17. Opening up an unbeliever (5) 19. Amuse Diana Green (6) 22. Not so punctual (5) 23. Before the start of the entertainment the girl is present (4) 24. The kind of point for an old

assembly (4) 1. Doesn’t continue signs of the

fall! (6,3) 2. Having a deadening effect is

frightening (9)