DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

1. If we get involved with the analyst, try not to show boredom (6,1,4) 9. Jim Parker will reveal the mischief-maker (3) 10. The standard required by the Communist charwoman? (3,6) 11. Concluded there's a need to change before the first of December (5) 13. South-eastern guard could be sweetened (7) 14. What steelworkers do is moderate (6) 16. Admit to a certain order (6) 18. At one time quite enough, for instance (7) 19. The man in headgear bought at a bargain price (5) 20. Used a cue when it was offered (9) 21. Used to be a tool turned the other way (3) 22. Charge for changing sides (8,3)

Down

2. It keeps going round the peak (3) 3. Was trigger happy - sacked (5) 4. First-born ... (6) 5. ... is not so advanced (7) 6. What must be paid for a liquid asset (5,4) 7. Desires test to be arranged in these ways! (4,7) 8. Commercial letters for remote station (7,4) 12. A rude omen will alter one's bearing (9) 15. Account for what was once unembellished (7) 17. I feel different after the end of the year - it's lack of strain (6) 19. Smarter way to break a truce (5) 21. Little unwanted plant cut short (3)

QUICK CLUES: Across

1. Hasty (11) 9. Large vase (3) 10. Keeping out (9) 11. Combat (5) 13. Cost (7) 14. Blithe (6) 16. Hit (6) 18. Exalt (7) 19. Satisfies (5) 20. Choir member (9) 21. Hostilities (3) 22. Unintentional (11)

Down

2. Compete in race (3) 3. Trick (5) 4. Pouch (6) 5. Clarion (7) 6. Every three years (9) 7. Adequacy (11) 8. Inessential (11) 12. Raw youth (9) 15. Reconstruct (7) 17. Spirit (6) 19. Leading (5) 21. Gain (3)