DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. What's worn by the woman taking the chair is! (5) 4. Modern mode of transport that's nevertheless hackneyed (7) 8. They brawl but the noise fades away (7) 9. Real upset about southern light beam (5) 10. Indulging in a bit of vapid leisure (4) 11. In the interval it's associated with Greenwich (8) 13. See 19 Down 14. A place for convicts to

cause a commotion (4) 16. Exact account by a churchman (8) 17. Mere colour (4) 20. In addition, this is the conclusion one comes to (5) 21. Its danger lies in being unpinned (7) 22. Put down again, we hear, to

be broadcast (7) 23. Incapacitated - medal could

be the result (5)

Down

1. No dishonest performer (8,5) 2. It's drier in the bathroom (5) 3. Name the one to take up a position for prayer, we hear (4) 4. He examines an old coin (6) 5. The only exit could be

made of cellulose plastic (8) 6. Eric has upset the

accountant (7) 7. Carried out some undertaking! (6,3,4) 12. Passable theatrical offering attributed to a sportsman (4,4) 13. A musical performance could make it clear (7) 15. Kind of party the editor presented (6) 18. Warning nearly everybody

to prepare for war (5) 19 & 13Ac. Describing one with plenty of novel experiences (4-4)

QUICK CLUES: Across

1. Perfect (5) 4. Remedy (7) 8. Ruled (7) 9. Riddle (5) 10. Dam (4) 11. Sheath (8) 13. Quote (4) 14. Warmth (4) 16. Tanned (8) 17. Observe (4) 20. Fetch (5) 21. Ancient (7) 22. Component (7) 23. Urge (5)

Down

1. Untrustworthy (13) 2. Banish (5) 3. Solitary (4) 4. Diminish (6) 5. Crippled (8) 6. Graceful (7) 7. Resolution (13) 12. Contend (8) 13. Terse (7) 15. Untouched (6) 18. Umbrage (5) 19. Cease (4)