TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick.

Cryptic Across

1. Still, it might result in interference (6)

4. Lost, as a dog may be (6)

9. Single-minded concentration before starting the job (13)

10. Speed too much, and go over the limit (7)

11. She’s back in the scene, right on cue (5)

12. Rings the wrong shop about nothing (5)

14. We’re clean out of them! (5)

18. Most airlines provide this flight (5)

19. Performer makes a start that is different (7)

21. Takes the plunge without consulting the directors? (4,9)

22. About eleven, the ship moves off (6)

23. He shares what’s left (2-4)

Down 1.

It may be used to weaken the spirit (6)

2. A fair exchange in

view? (2,3,3,2,3)

3. Suffer part of the main current (5)

5. One stays with it (7)

6. To take up the post is to increase the risk (5,3,5)

7. Northern statesman? (6)

8. The poet is very ardent! (5)

13. Act for each class (7)

15. Habits of a wise man in America (6)

16. Possibly means to provide titles (5)

17. One who minds is easily hurt (6)

20. Let the sailor in as well, though it’s forbidden (5)