Drogheda Independent

2-Speed Crossword

Choose either the quick or cryptic clues – answers are the same.

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CRYPTIC CLUES

Across

1. It takes one for a ride (6,6) 7. Moving melody about a good man (5) 8. It was meant to be decorative, but came to nothing (5) 9. Exactly what is required for encouragem­ent (3) 10. Come in, it is not an infectious disease (9) 11. It has all the right ingredient­s (6) 12. Beware of it coming out of the garden (6) 15. Not a movement for progressiv­es (9) 17. Car goes round the bend (3) 18. Country taking in reciprocal aid (5) 19. They may be shot for security reasons (5) 21. He figures a great deal in population surveys (12)

Down

1. Not how other people would picture you? (4-8) 2. Item at auction makes a great deal (3) 3. They are in layers for a start (6) 4. Make sure as sure can be (9) 5. Insect met me coming up first (5) 6. Interpreta­tion which requires some building up (12) 7. It can turn into quite a lark! (5) 10. How one takes a pawn, going by what the French say (2,7) 13. Stock requiremen­t subject to domestic cuts (5) 14. Best sort of capital investment! (6) 16. Acted as a beginner (5) 20. A flowery greeting from hospitable islanders (3)

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