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

1. Understanding that’s becoming popular (8,2) 7. I follow a M. East country language (5)

8. Gives away? (7)

10. Propose to men in a disturbed state (8)

11. Fifty stick around, looking far from pleased (4)

13. It’s used to lift – or bring down (6)

15. He ensures he has a nap standing up! (6)

17. Apparently I want a lot in the same place (4)

18. Light entertainment to repeat, perhaps (8)

21. It’s not a false description (7)

22. Delia’s perfect form (5)

23. As Samson was when shorn of his locks? (10)

Down

1. Demand for miners after a strike (5)

2. Possibly altering a figure (8)

3. Customs spurned by nudists (6)

4. Put down some money (4)

5. Craft losing many wise men (7) 6. Impressive thing to wear (6,4) 9. Take a turn in the air (10)

12. Girl next door? (4,4)

14. As a wine it comes up to a blend of china (7)

16. A portion for each (6)

19. The way things go? (5)

20. Growing source of money? (4)

Across

1. Becoming popular (8,2)

7. M. Eastern native (5)

8. Is disloyal to (7)

10. Propose (8)

11. Sullen (4)

13. Sporting challenge (6)

15. Taunter (6)

17. In work previously cited (4)

18. Musical comedy (8)

21. Real (7)

22. Model (5)

23. Upset (10)

Down

1. Maintain (5)

2. Polygon (8)

3. Tendencies (6)

4. Brief letter (4)

5. Prophecies (7)

6. Item of jewellery (6,4)

9. Tumble (10)

12. Close shot (4,4)

14. Italian wine (7)

16. Each (6)

19. Fashion (5)

20. Sweet (4)