2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS 1 Sounds in church that take some stopping (5, 5)

8 It sheds light on the French politician (4)

9 Richly coloured rug goose ruined (8)

10 Turn aside to entertain (6) 11 Rail worker taking to drink (6)

12 Part of Parliamentary etiquette even today (3)

13 One beginner in time became sprightly (5)

15 Last prize to give a simpleton (5)

17 Go round track with rippling sound (3)

19 There’s one in the eye for one car needing repair (6) 21 Turnkey has a place to keep his things (6)

23 Two pubs one Conservative found uncouth (8)

24 Sounds just like an observance (4)

25 Quite satisfied like a Savile Row customer (4, 6)

DOWN

2 Study southern town (7) 3 Daily source of medical unemployment (5)

4 Is it possible for youth leader to be powerful? (6)

5 Words for the actors put in writing (6)

6 Bit of applause (one round) in farewell (7)

7 Point at which tennis player seeks to take advantage (5)

14 Sign of submission extended to old missile launcher (7)

16 Whisper another order for herb tea (7)

17 Shrub that’s hardy — or is it the other one? (6)

18 Jobs in towns (6)

20 Like an egg? Take a vote maybe (5)

22 Blimey! Soldier with a dog (5) COFFEE TIME ACROSS 1 Sounds like keyboard instrument (5, 5)

8 Source of light (4) 9 Magnificent (8)

10 Send another way (6) 11 Bag handler (6) 12 Nevertheless (3) 13 Supple (5)

15 Duffer’s prize (5) 17 Circuit of track (3)

19 Part of eye (6)

21 Small cupboard (6) 23 Savage (8)

24 Ceremony (4) 25 Completely pleased (4, 6)

DOWN

2 Town in Berks (7)

3 Fruit (5)

4 Enormous (6)

5 Text of play (6)

6 So long (7)

7 Two at cards (5) 14 Old-style weapon (7) 16 Respire (7)

17 Evergreen (6) 18 Positions (6) 20 Egg-shaped (5) 22 Welsh dog (5)