2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES

Across 6. The corpse is still there (7) 7. Small military formation in south courtyard (5) 9. A joint made of southern hardwood (5) 10. The sort of feeling for me taking in a rough sail! (7) 12. No great container for the market gardener (11) 14. In requisitions the files will show methodical arrangement (11) 18. When one is due to retire (7) 19. Section associated with pop, maybe (5) 21. The girl is in need, I think (5) 22. See 3 Down Down 1. The girl without a comfortable position on board (5) 2. An upset lamp destroyed by petrol product (6)

3 & 22Ac. Entertainers seen behind bars (10) 4. A sudden blow produces a loud cry (6) 5. Will this provide an opening for getting through the examination? (4-3) 8. Securely fastening heather round the tree (7) 11. Ski competitions could be so small (7) 13. Companions right among the devils (7) 15. Eastern country settled according to legacy (6) 16. Comes to blows over things of little value (6) 17. A number of sheets for the vocalists, we hear (5) 20. This will enclose a young bird (3)

QUICK CLUES

Across 6. Unused pieces (7) 7. Team, group (5) 9. Cut of beef (5) 10. Feeling of unease (7) 12. Farmer (11) 14. Tidiness (11) 18. Retiring hour (7) 19. Band (5) 21. Woman’s name (5) 22. See 3 Down Down 1. Ship’s bunk (5) 2. Incendiary liquid (6) 3. & 22Ac. Landlords (10) 4. Brief storm (6) 5. Way of access (4-3) 8. Whipping (7) 11. Ski races (7) 13. Chums (7) 15. Property (6) 16. Fragments (6) 17. Paper measure (5) 20. Biro (3) SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S 2-SPEED CROSSWORD: Across: 7 Orchid; 8 Grotto; 10 Squeeze; 11 Nudge; 12 Earn; 13 Vivid; 17 Comet; 18 Fete; 22 Heron; 23 Candour; 24 Secret; 25 Motive. Down: 1 Lobster; 2 Acquire; 3 Vixen; 4 Frantic; 5 Study; 6 Tower; 9 Reticence; 14 Founder; 15 Deposit; 16 Hearten; 19 Chase; 20 Trice; 21 Onion.