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. 8. 9. 10. 12. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22.

Shortened opening for one who tops the bill (4)

This is set to produce a stirring effect at certain times (5-5) Don’t panic – take advantage of the airconditioning (4,4) Stole – smartly chastise, we hear! (4)

One direction should be looked for (6)

He takes part in Conservative abstract idea (6) Gives a change of face (6)

It’s not often models get restyled (6)

The man gets the editor to pay attention (4) Bridge walls to imitate in sections (8) This will install supports heaped by the watercourse (4-6) What those who pay lip-service do? (4)

Down

2. Be observant, but receive warning of dismissal (4,6) It’s inclined to be a racket (4) Slept in the open air – ground plan required (3-3) A beast of burden near the end of the street is a charming thing (6) Could it be an aircraft rotor? (3-5) Make half the seacaptains jump! (4) One who looks after those who take flight (3,7) Sounds like splendid luxury for foreign nobility (8) No longer wine to sell overseas (6) Tried hard to sway the voters (6) Some of the shop employees show optimistic anticipation (4) Here’s the recreation ground – leave the car (4) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 11. 13. 16. 17. 18. 20.

Scribble pad

7 Quick

Across

1. Celestial body (4)

8. Timepiece (5-5)

9. Retain one’s composure (4,4) Enclose (4) Looked for (6) Hypothesis (6) Face (6)

Rarely (6) Notice (4) Balcony walls (8) Construction machine (4-6)

22. Expression of love (4) Down

2. Pay attention (4,6)

3. Slope (4)

4. Arrangement (3-3)

5. Charm (6)

6. Engine part (3-5)

7. Jump over a rope (4)

11. Flight attendant (3,7)

13. Spanish noblemen (8)

16. Sell abroad (6)

17. Made a great effort (6)

18. Desire (4)

20. Recreation area (4)

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