DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. As far as changing, do go on, probably in mischief (2,2,2,4) 7. Hold about fifty to split equally (5) 8. Extremely forceful, possibly not evil (7) 10. Silly chatter about right

Roman governor (8) 11. The sharp side of the aged generally shows (4) 13. Game in which the bully is seen off? (6) 15. Vet ran out of drinking establishment (6) 17. Avails oneself of various essential services (4) 18. William is about to produce a bushman's teapot (8) 21. Condensed account of book on

pie making (7) 22. Half rear line in a quiver,

perhaps (5) 23. Soothing utterance given

twice in that place (5,5)

Down

1. Liberal in complete group not

getting illumination (5) 2. Adolescent brewing green

tea (8) 3. Why the beginner can't get a

grip? (6) 4. Continue to be a grotesque

fool (4) 5. Time for a change of bowler?

Past time! (7) 6. How suite he makes becomes

head of state's residence (5,5) 9. It is a matter of ignorance, of

course (3,7) 12. Ate a pill to give relief (8) 14. In every teacher is hope to

foster (7) 16. Enlist perhaps but must be

quiet (6) 19. Cut up five in anxiety (5) 20. Wild animal exhibited in ring

in pub room (4)

QUICK CLUES: Across

1. Extensive (10) 7. Tendon (5) 8. Controller (7) 10. Flood (8) 11. Stable (4) 13. Overturn (6) 15. National song (6) 17. Otherwise (4) 18. Fight (8) 21. Bauble (7) 22. Loop (5) 23. Injurious (10)

Down

1. Flinch (5) 2. Ruin (8) 3. Call up (6) 4. Peel (4) 5. Torment (7) 6. Variety (10) 9. Recalled (10) 12. Insinuation (8) 14. Inert (7) 16. Still (6) 19. Coarse (5) 20. Hide (4)