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. Thought I’d get early starts (4) 8. Expelled from the army band? (7,3) 9. Remove a summary (8) 10. Merit unusually near (4) 12. Nobleman getting into New York, almost (6) 14. Even barren ground does sometimes, if one fights it hard enough! (6) 15. Coats for nosy people, we hear (6) 17. Mail for a landlord (6) 18. Like those years when you rely on others for support? (4) 19. Two girls useful in the kitchen (8) 21. Be too tired to keep up? (4,6) 22. Wise man in season (4)

Down

2. Large drink taken with fruit on a social engagement (6,4) 3. It may be seen under an old copper mine entrance (4) 4. After a quick start it’s not difficult to be unsettled (6) 5. In which to find a forger’s block? (6) 6. Supporter likely to maintain contact (8) 7. Make a hit unexpectedly (4) 11. A fishy diversion (3,7) 13. Don’t leave out! (8) 16. Emphasise, in a manner of speaking (6) 17. Attend in a silent way (6) 18. Felt confused and didn’t stay (4) 20. For centuries they ignored America (4)

Quick

Across

1. Notion (4) 8. Dismissed (7,3) 9. Theoretical (8) 10. Deserve (4) 12. Almost (6) 14. Cedes (6) 15. Warm hooded coats (6) 17. Character (6) 18. Thin (4) 19. Herb (8) 21. Doze off (4,6) 22. Wise (4)

Down

2. Social engagement for two couples (6,4) 3. Mine shaft (4) 4. Nauseous (6) 5. Forge (6) 6. Follower (8) 7. Shock (4) 11. False clue (3,7) 13. Light again (8) 16. Tension (6) 17. Take heed (6) 18. Remaining (4) 20. Charts (4)