TWO SPEED CROSSWORD Quick

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. His records will have earth

shaking significance (12) 7. Capital is needed after the

standard rate (5)

8. Chapel open? Bolt inside! (5) 9. It occurs in earlier ages (3) 10. Slightly injured – withdrawn

from the team (9)

11. Dispatched by the railway

guard! (6)

12. Think of a logical

explanation for the cause (6) 15. Drinks that went to people’s

heads! (9)

17. To be in poor health – sounds as though potent drink is required (3)

18. Prone to be misrepresenting

the facts (5)

19. Hearty rogue, maybe! (5)

21. Ladies who take part in

needle matches? (12)

Down

1. Didn’t become a member of

a union (6,6)

2. Spoil the appearance of a

tailless horse (3)

3. They can’t be accused of

profiteering! (6) 4. Pre-eminent ability estranges in a peculiar way (9) 5. Be quiet about many

showing idleness (5) 6. Presumably they produce

illuminated texts (7,5) 7. Lacking attractive features,

to be outspoken (5)

10. Deceptive plan to put something precious under the beds (9) 13. Criticise old fashioned

school equipment (5)

14. A disturbance should be

skilfully handled in court (6) 16. External appearance of the

fellows, we hear (5)

20. An expert that has the

beating of 19 Across (3)

Across

1. Earthquake expert (12) 7. European capital (5) 8. Run away (5)

9. Epoch (3)

10. Scraped (9)

11. Guard (6)

12. Motive (6)

15. Bedtime drinks (9)

17. Afflict (3)

18. Fibbing (5)

19. Jack (5)

21. Dressmakers (12) Down

1. Didn’t marry (6,6) 2. Impair (3) 3. Runners-up (6) 4. Significance (9)

5. Slow mammal (5) 6. Work lights (7,5) 7. Simple (5)

10. Plan (9)

13. Rock (5)

14. Bat (6)

16. Semblance (5)

20. Playing card (3)

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