TWO SPEED CROSSWORD Cryptic 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.

Across

1. A leading light in the motorist’s world (8)

I knock back about a couple (4)

9. A small flower (4)

10. Change to a dress offering some choice (8)

11. Talk foolishly of quiet speed (5)

12. Convert sea into land (7)

13. Master pleaded for a change of ship (6,7)

18. They were fabulous horsemen (8)

19. Strength of complaint (4)

20. Not the vision of an introvert (7)

21. To return before her is not the same (5)

22. To make a commotion (2-2)

23. One doesn’t hear it when it’s dropped (8)

Down

2. Where in December it really can be hot (7)

3. Not straight (7) 5. 4. 6.

7.

8.

Skilful manoeuvres once used to discipline pupils? (6,7)

Not many can provide a word of opposite meaning (7) Rusty-looking locks (3,4) Sally is kind, that is the end of it (6)

13. Recognise and select (4,3)

14. It is not, indeed, meant (7)

15. Be inclined to receive support from others? (4,2)

16. He tries wild rarebit (7)

17. A first principle in current heaters (7)

Across

1. Vehicle’s light (8)

5. Brace (4)

9. Stream (4)

10. Various (8)

11. Chatter (5)

12. Country (7)

13. Sailing vessel (6,7)

18. Mythical creatures (8)

19. Meat (4)

20. Attitude (7)

21. Different (5)

22. Fuss (2-2)

23. Inhale (8)

Down

2. African country (7)

3. Weakened (7)

4. Displays of talent (6,7)

6. Opposite (7)

7. Auburn tresses (3,4)

8. Flight (6)

13. Distinguish (4,3)

14. Indicated (7)

15. Rest against (4,2)

16. Referee (7)

17. Component (7)

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