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

1. See 10 Down. 3. Old witticism that may take a roasting (8)

8. See 19 Down. 9. He keeps records for one who breaks down at work, we hear (8) 11. Quantity of market stock in agricultural machinery? (12) 13. Keep the Territorial Army in control (6) 14. A point of view that is oblique (6) 17. Could this be a patient in the casualty ward? (8,4) 20. Alleging one piece of valuable pottery gets put inside (8) 21. Omnipotent one reversing the waterway (4) 22. Made speed from the Andes (8) 23. See 19 Down.

Down

1. So report unruly soldiers (8) 2. Side disorganised away from home fails to survive (4,3) 4. A man who entertains round the north-east can be trusted (6) 5. The main narrow channel for the voyage (3,7) 6. Sound one included in prominent feature (5) 7. They’re very young but they’re drunk (4) 10 & 1Ac. In opposition to the regular current trend (7,3,4)

12. They don’t believe this seat is broken (8)

15. He loves sport (7)

16. One who has fallen in love is revealed by a change in face (6)

18. They are used for binding in a major op. especially (5) 19, 8Ac & 23Ac. How the guest is welcomed – having weapons at the ready! (4,4,4)

Quick Across

1. See 10 Down.

3. Tree (8)

8. See 19 Down.

9. Record-keeper (8)

11. Parts of agricultural implements (12)

13. Keep (6)

14. Tilted (6)

17. Toiletry bag (8,4)

20. Attributing (8)

21. Greek god (4)

22. Hurried (8)

23. See 19 Down.

Down

1. Soldiers (8) 2. Becomes extinct (4,3)

4. Truthful (6)

5. Ocean trip (3,7)

6. Sound (5)

7. Young children (4) 10 & 1Ac. Opposing

the current (7,3,4)

12. Non-believers (8)

15. Non-professional (7)

16. Betrothed person (6)

18. Thick cords (5) 19, 8Ac & 23Ac. Showing friendliness (4,4,4)