2-Speed Crossword

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

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

1. Nevertheless, there’s no variety (3,3,4)

7. It has been known to be tickled to death (5)

8. I left the priest in church (7)

10. Told but possibly not needing to be (8) 11. Given a start in life (4)

13. What the unsatisfied audience may shout!! (6)

15. Afternoon service? (3,3)

17. He employs us with hesitation (4) 18. Continues to make money (8) 21. Drunk, but not canned! (7)

22. A small island passage (5)

23. The aggregate is an impressive sum (5,5)

Down

1. A fool disposed to be distant (5)

2. Possibly it rarely is about books (8)

3. Play for the village (6)

4. Invest capital in kitchen equipment (4)

5. Became acquainted with brick-carriers’ ways of working (7)

6. Surprise someone more than they can say? (6,4)

9. Gets blooming old? (4,2,4) 12. An inclination to write and sing (8) 14. He makes a new reactor (7) 16. Believe one side of the account (6) 19. Stand by a new lease (5) 20. Blueprint for a tail-less aircraft (4)

QUICK CLUES Across

1. Nevertheless (3,3,4)

7. Fish (5) 8. Large church (7) 10. Told (8) 11. Given life (4) 13. Extra performance (6) 15. Chinaware (3,3) 17. Employer (4) 18. Profit (8) 21. Stored in glass vessels (7) 22. Gangway (5) 23. Final amount (5,5)

Down

1. Distant (5) 2. Relating to writing (8) 3. Shakespeare play (6) 4. Basin (4) 5. Techniques (7) 6. Make speechless (6,4) 9. Loses vigour (4,2,4) 12. Liking (8) 14. Maker (7) 16. Believe (6) 19. Painting stand (5) 20. Scheme (4)