Uxbridge Gazette

Two Speed Crossword

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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. What census officers and defeated boxers do (4,3,5) 7. Perhaps the end of safety is found in rotten beam (5) 8. A number worth re-establishi­ng in part (5)

9 & 2Dn. Trumpery companion needs to make an effort (6) 10. Usual memo. required for constructi­ng a tomb (9) 11. Doctrine is embraced by them (6)

12. Aim to give the position of the camper (6)

15. It’s dreadful when our coat is ruined (9) 17. You must follow a direction to make observatio­ns (3) 18. The girl is a learner with a distinctiv­e air (5)

19. Animal showing dash and the first bit of determinat­ion (5) 21. What the sneaky raconteur is doing? (7,5)

Down

1. By which elephants communicat­e with one another? (7-5) 2. See 9 Across. 3. The underworld engaged in severe business (6)

4. The expenses of sorties away from home (9)

5. She may assist in the theatre (5) 6. Could be the same strains for sewers! (12) 7. Here’s an affray – shelter behind me (5)

10. All is much changed in this sphere of entertainm­ent (5-4) 13. In a conclusion you’ll find me correct (5)

14. New style Royal Navy (6)

16. Stir up quarrels, we hear (5) 20. Nautical term used among craftsmen (3)

Quick Across

1. Be defeated in boxing (4,3,5) 7. Perhaps (5) 8. Number (5) 9. Friend (3) 10. Large tomb (9) 11. Belief (6) 12. Determined (6) 15. Shocking (9) 17. Sight organ (3) 18. Girl’s name (5) 19. Antelope (5) 21. Relating tall stories (7,5)

Down

1. Signals for action (7-5) 2. Attempt (3)

3. God of darkness (6) 4. Expenditur­e (9) 5. Hospital worker (5) 6. Needlewome­n (12) 7. Brawl (5)

10. A variety entertainm­ent (5-4) 13. Correct (5) 14. Up-to-date (6) 16. Awaken (5)

20. At the rear (3)

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