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. Well, that’s where these drinks come from (7,6) 8. He will appreciate people with good taste! (8) 9. Has a choice sort of post (4) 10. I snoop around and discover a cause of death (6) 12. No traffic is met in such a street (3-3) 14. Towards the back street in near confusion (6) 16. Still, it acts in a strange way (6) 18. Responsibility we can’t avoid? (4) 20. Possibly the last man I charm (8) 22. Such an entertainer is unlikely to get rich! (4,9)

Down

1. They make sporadic appearances in the bullring (8) 2. Human or not, they exist (6) 3. With age this dress becomes useless (4) 4. Gulps and flounders after a point (8) 5. One of eight requires medical attention (6) 6. Run up to the right (4) 11. What one needs to complete the score (8) 13. Lively cartoon films are (8) 15. Possibly run and see to make certain (6) 17. Maintain a lockup (6) 19. It’s time anyway (4) 21. Was willing or just resigned (4)

Quick Across

7. Soft drinks (7,6) 8. Maneater (8) 9. Chooses (4) 10. Venom (6) 12. Single direction (3-3) 14. At the rear (6) 16. Stationary (6) 18. Burden (4) 20. Amulet (8) 22. Underachiever (4,9)

Down

1. Bullring performers (8) 2. People (6) 3. Clothes (4) 4. Birds (8) 5. Caress (6) 6. Horse’s pace (4) 11. Number (8) 13. Spirited (8) 15. Guarantee (6) 17. Declare (6) 19. Midday (4) 21. Departed (4)