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

7. Bad-tempered one to act

as assessor (5) 8. It varies with the weather - it’s done with air, in a way (7) 9. Entails outstanding

alteration (7) 10. Taking off from a snowcap

in Greenland (5) 12. I’m getting the appointment - it’s a job not welcomed in school (10) 15. Theatrical extension suitable for a production of H.M.S. Pinafore? (5,5) 18. Nocturnal prowler involved

in horrible murder (5) 19. A farm animal club produced by the founder? (3,4) 21. See 5 Down 22. Complete description of a

rough diamond (5)

Down

1. Conifers to decline before

anything else (5,2,3) 2. Find something wrong with a geological feature (5) 3. One who foretells the future, we hear, dried up (4) 4. A beating that leaves

marks on the skin (6) 5 & 21Ac. Manoeuvres that are definitely offputting (8,7) 6. Will’s PS (7) 11. Sandy crazy for

biscuits (10) 13. Transport system designed by a man with a one-track mind? (8) 14. Distorted look from a

stern-faced pilot (7) 16. One who produces notes using a whole range of keys (6) 17. The girl to show

charisma (5) 20. One may decide on a

certain size for this (4)

Quick Across

7. Furious (5) 8. Type of barometer (7) 9. Prominent (7) 10. Imitating (5) 12. Obtrusion (10) 15. Theatre feature (5,5) 18. Primate (5) 19. Crude metal (3,4) 21. Plans (7) 22. Not shortened (5)

Down

1. Initially (5,2,3) 2. Defect (5) 3. Dried up (4) 4. Military display (6) 5. Deferring (8) 6. Will supplement (7) 11. Biscuits (10) 13. Single-track railway (8) 14. Facial expression (7) 16. Keyboard operator (6) 17. Elegance (5) 20. Adhesive (4)