DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS

6 It should have a safety pin in it (7)

7 It’s used in many longlegged girl’s stockings (5)

9 Current measure gives a start to a politician (3)

10 One hopes he doesn’t make marginal mistakes (9)

12 Working – like a surgeon? (2,9)

15 He doesn’t engage in serious pursuits (11)

17 He steps on many feet! (9)

19 Exactly what is required for encouragement (3)

21 I’d get one to come back as a fool (5)

22 It’s on Earth, perhaps, but not this one (7)

DOWN

1 State of mind – or body (5)

2 Object and don’t go on (3)

3 A form of need where there was none (4)

4 Ruling lines (9)

5 So behold a Scotsman who’s wise! (7)

8 Swear about nothing and run (6)

11 Result of a big blow to the economy? (9)

13 Girls admired by servicemen, though stuck-up (3-3)

14 Those out of touch may want to pick them up (7)

16 Rollers – or made by rollers (5)

18 Beaten hollow (4)

20 Litter depository? (3)

QUICK CLUES ACROSS

6 Speak softly (7)

7 Animal (5)

9 Sick (3)

10 Share out (9)

12 Vicissitudes

(3-3-5)

15 Tropical disease

(6,5)

17 Residing in (9) 19 Encountered (3)

21 Drive away (5)

22 Clumsy (7)

DOWN

1 2 3 4 Entire Profound Warship Serpent (5) (3) (9) (4) 5 8 Caress Amaze (6) (7) 11 Clapped (9) 13 Ever (6) 14 Schoolmaster (7) 16 Merry (5) 18 Information (4) 20 Female sheep (3)