Double Crossword

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Cryptic

Clues:

Across

1. House deposit? (5) 4. It’s not bound to be distributed (7) 8. Greek hero, oddly sly in habits! (7) 9. Reduced fare for the buffet user? (5) 10. They are used in bitter springs (4) 11. Naval vessels which should be quarantined? (8) 13. Sailor’s refuge in drink (4) 14. Dining-room in an untidy state (4) 16. Serviceman set about alteration of the range (8)

17. The best part of a play (4)

20. Green fruit (5)

21. Tail one wags in delight (7)

22. A sort of colour relationship? (7) 23. Has to make professions of loyalty (5)

Down

1. Comedian’s repertoire is one that’s really ridiculous (8,5) 2. Be quiet and help with the dish washing (3,2)

3. The way to travel to gain time (4) 4. Brown salt? (6) 5. Little brothers tucked up in a bed, concentrating (8) 6. Articles to be followed (7)

7. Work as a plumber (4,9) 12. A priceless local attraction (4,4) 13. Some wine I get no return for (7) 15. An expression of surprise in a legal document (6) 18. Be way out about a point (5) 19. Card-game depending on luck for a change (4)

Quick Clues:

Across

1. Annul (5) 4. Annals (7) 8. Draw (7) 9. Sufficient (5) 10. Unusual (4) 11. Quadruple (8) 13. Make ale (4) 14. Speed (4) 16. Forbearing (8) 17. Pulse (4)

20. Lift (5) 21. Frighten (7) 22. Merciful (7) 23. Squeeze (5)

Down

1. Four-sided (13)

2. Subsequently (5)

3. Cure (4)

4. Share (6)

5. One presiding (8)

6. Censure (7)

7. Perseverance (13)

12. Get back (8)

13. Mass of precious metal (7) 15. Inequitable (6) 18. Weird (5)

19. Break (4)