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
7. A motive to set forth logically (6) 8. Very small secretarial note (6) 10. No longer hold a clique without charge (3,4)
11 & 18Ac. A charming staff set up in North America (5,4)
12 & 14Dn. But they’re not speechless hotel servants! (4,7)
13. Slight prevarication about material texture (5)
17. Dear Thomas, make the circuit safe inside (5)
18. See 11 Across.
22. Plan to engross one aviation expert (5)
23. Passes on information when representative has a meal (7)
24. Distinctive dress for this kind of stable (6)
25 & 4Dn. Not necessarily a sentimental film (6,7)
Down
1. Before the team take control at the meeting (7)
2. I’m surrounded by dough - it’s a hobby! (7)
3. To collect treasure is difficult if you having nothing inside (5)
4. See 25 Across. 5. A collection of pieces sounding melodious (5) 6. Appears to be a diocese manuscript (5) 9. Records showing people’s voice ranges (9)
14. See 12 Across. 15. Live with the commanding officer – just routine (7) 16. Communication causes a mix-up a long time after (7) 19. This provides enchantment for a certain length of time (5)
20. The girl will produce a fruit tree (5) 21. Rings up for a film (5)
Quick Across
7. Motive (6)
8. Unit of time (6)
10. Release (3,4)
11. Symbolic object (5)
12. Mute (4)
13. Thread (5)
17. The world (5)
18. Mast (4)
22. Aviator (5)
23. Reiterates (7)
24. Uniform (6)
25. In motion (6)
Down
1. Hold authority (7)
2. Hobby (7)
3. Store (5)
4. Image (7)
5. Furniture set (5)
6. Appears (5)
9. Records (9)
14. Restaurant staff (7)
15. Live together (7)
16. Communication (7)
19. Magic formula (5)
20. Green or black fruit (5)
21. Reel (5)