TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick.

Cryptic Across

1. The precise moments when

lightning strikes? (11) 9. Loudly announce what was

once staked (7)

10. Use a foil to give an evasive

answer (5)

11. This may be observed on

the route round a street (5) 12. Conveyed what is passed

by a majority (7)

13. Play parts (6)

15. A light feature of a Sibelius

concert (6)

18. Notice the boy doesn’t take

an active part (5,2)

20. A piece of electrical equipment removed from some terminals (5)

22. One in part of the church

devoid of craft (5)

23 & 19D Handel noted her

arrival (5,2,5)

24. Battles indicating

forthcoming matches! (11) Down

2. On doors they provide

capital cover! (5)

3. A route well-used in the

main (3,4)

4. The product of mountain

ash! (6) 5. Detect the implications of a

finer arrangement (5) 6. What the appearance of a stretcher causes in the patient? (7)

7. Doesn’t disturb mere

foliage (6,5)

8. Could it be the art of

inoculation? (11) 14. This has an adverse effect on

the stability of the banks (7) 16. Strive to produce a poem

etc. (7)

17. This clue is without any

equal! (6)

19. See 23 Across

21. Light shelter round the East

conforms to this principle (5)

Quick Across

1. Ignition temperatures (11) 9. Cry out (7)

10. Barrier (5)

11. View (5)

12. Bore (7)

13. Settings (6)

15. Earthwork (6)

18. Spectates (5,2)

20. Measuring device (5)

22. Innocent (5)

23 & 19D Biblical monarch (5,2,5) 24. Betrothals (11)

Down

2. Tresses (5)

3. Shipping route (3,4) 4. Volcanic rock (6)

5. Deduce (5)

6. Stress (7)

7. Abandons (6,5)

8. Sewing (11)

14. Wearing away (7)

16. Contend (7)

17. Sole (6)

19. See 23 Across

21. Belief (5)

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