Double Crossword
Choose either quick or cryptic clues.
Cryptic Clues: Across
1. Employ somebody to send the memoranda back (3,2)
4. Shocking rows before Edward is beaten (7)
8. Casters could well
upset her (7)
9. Be careful about the East – it’s made explosively hazardous (5)
10. Deceived by word confirming a deal (4)
11. Achieve an airlift
unsupported (8)
13. It’s right to assist
the incursion (4)
14 & 18Dn. At this place in search of heaven! (9)
16. Exits in the open
air (8)
17. Eastern trio following stable bearings (4)
20. Old-fashioned, as pretty young ladies will be! (5)
21. Makes a fuss when a secret is ruined (7)
22. Gives a new classification to holiday locations (7)
23. Active group to use
coercion (5)
Down
1. Permanent directive when the national anthem is played! (8,5)
2. In fact it announces
Prometheus (5)
3. Want to prepare the
bread, we hear (4)
4. Small ring for laundry equipment (6)
5. Didn’t leave mother in controlled surroundings (8)
6. No agent will change the weight (7)
7. Keep out of the children’s way – don’t face facts! (5,3,5)
12. There’s confusion when Sid returns to command (8)
13. Turns round to
stare, in a way (7)
15. Follows the outline
of footmarks (6)
18. See 14 Across
19. He’s found among the lesser fellows (4)
Quick Clues: Across
1. Stiff (5)
4. Suitability (7)
8. Furnish (7)
9. Drunkard (5)
10. Simple (4)
11. Rich (4-2-2)
13. Particular (4)
14. Remain (4)
16. Profanity (8)
17. Monotonous (4)
20. Pair (5)
21. Shorten (7)
22. Limit (7)
23. Clothe (5)
Down
1. Blameworthy (13)
2. Shine (5)
3. Platform (4)
4. Antenna (6)
5. Completeness (8)
6. Pleasing sound (7)
7. Grief (13)
12. Get back (8)
13. Not precise (7)
15. Resident (6)
18. Excessive (5)
19. Dry (4)