Double Crossword

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Cryptic Clues:

Across

1. The interruption in drilling is causing concern (9)

8. Arrive at a conclusion among keen debaters (3) 9. Superlatively occidental (11)

11 & 14Dn. Conforms to no limits, but doesn’t pass the cipher! (5,2,7)

12. Begin to arrange a spree (5)

13. Taking part as a stand-in (6)

15. Posted to different base stations (6) 17. A spell of illness is concerning (5) 18. Stuffy but without strain (7)

20. Barker is a crossword compiler from Eire (5,6)

22. Bird of fable almost as big as a boulder (3)

23. They may be seen working in bed (9)

Down

2. Soon exposing a person inside (3) 3. Water containers were upset by the first of the suppliers (5)

4. I get in somehow to cause a flare up (6)

5. Farewell to a favourable purchase, we hear! (7)

6. Become outstanding (3,4,4) 7. Gives directions where to deliver the speeches (9) 10. Not much warning for an ad. (5,6) 11. In the main, they’re men of craft! (9) 14. See 11 Across

16. Flat ring required for laundry equipment (6) 19. About the night before the bailiff appears (5)

21. In the home, a radio sound receiver (3)

Quick Clues:

Across

1. Right (9)

8. Possess (3)

9. Be revealed (4,2,5)

11. Equilibrium (7)

12. Additional (5)

13. Decree (6)

15. Agreement (6)

17. Cheat (5)

18. Coerce (7)

20. Unfriendly (3,8)

22. Zodiac sign (3)

23. Withdrew (9)

Down

2. Also (3)

3. Staff (5)

4. United (6)

5. Deviate (7)

6. Be ruined (2,2,3,4)

7. Uplift (9)

10. Curse (11)

11. Fraternal (9)

14. Narrow minded (7)

16. Not under control (6)

19. Sufficient (5)

21. Sheep (3)