2-Speed Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS

1 Mike changed some missives (5)

4 One giving better information (7)

8 Punishment follows crime: put in jail (7)

9 African animal English net (5) 10 What’s hypotenuse next to? (9)

11 Afternoon meal in

Plumstead (3)

12 Apartment right for high flier (6)

14 Dig dirt on a duke (6)

17 Song has character (3)

19 Use heat so carelessly in cafes (9)

22 Isle has better scripture studies (5)

23 Family doctor at home for boss (7)

24 Leading light left before our sailors (7)

25 Bird losing wing and crest (5)

DOWN

1 Dicky came to tour cold Saudi city (5)

2 Wet season appearing shortly after month (7)

3 Big band sound or rock? (5)

4 Which letter is doubled in dissertation? (6)

5 Pressure on nurse to simulate (7)

6 Sinatra, Italian, shows mannerism (5)

7 Air date revised for broadcast (7)

12 Opportunity initially lost in church area (7)

13 Public calling for schematic plan (7)

15 Popular drink I had lacking taste (7)

16 Spike in feline family (6)

18 Become ready to eat pie prepared in Navy (5)

20 One runs around wicket keeper (5)

21 Intuitively understand meaning (5)

COFFEE TIME ACROSS

1 Staff notes (5)

4 Racing pundit (7)

8 Restrict (7)

9 Large antelope (5)

10 By (9)

11 Brewed beverage (3)

12 Large vulture (6)

14 Regard with respect (6) 17 Melody (3)

19 Quiet restaurants (9) 22 Island by Naples (5)

23 Chief (7) 24 Portable lamp (7) 25 Escarpment (5)

DOWN

1 Islamic spiritual centre (5) 2 Rainy time (7)

3 Oscillate (5)

4 Academic essay (6)

5 Make-believe (7)

6 Characteristic (5)

7 Shine or gleam (7)

12 Altar’s location (7)

13 Synopsis (7)

15 Flavourless (7)

16 Willow shoot (6)

18 Mature (5)

20 Freeholder (5)

21 Impression (5)