Bath Chronicle

TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

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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. Has a double life, but was once revered by the Egyptians (4) 8. He is treated as a hospital visitor (10) 9. Site laid differentl­y by one who strives for perfection (8) 10. Blooming descriptio­n of cheek! (4) 12. They cover the eyes when he is embraced by a girl (6) 14. Sturdy vehicle has corrosion outside (6) 15. Goes hunting, we hear, for wading birds (6) 17. Native pearl manufactur­er (6) 18. Crooked inclinatio­n (4) 19. They say pleasant things about people who have departed (8) 21. Telephone an expert circus performer (10) 22. In the manoeuvres I defended the flank (4) Down 2. Beach fortress removed by the tide (10) 3. The spirit is weakened by it (4) 4. They make a flight which is followed by a landing (6) 5. He refuses to eat more quickly (6) 6. They’re very small, but they cause ill-feeling (8) 7. Don’t move the support (4) 11. Nurse should have headwear – that’s an order for women (10) 13. The birthright of their crazy generation (8) 16. This board is critically balanced (6) 17. Sleeping draught – one is placed in Utopia temporaril­y (6) 18. Furry animal, we hear, having all outer covering removed (4) 20. Tunes affected attitudes (4)

Quick

Across 1. Egyptian goddess (4) 8. Person treated in hospital (10) 9. Perfection­ist (8) 10. Ruddy (4) 12. Whips (6) 14. Sturdy (6) 15. Wading birds (6) 17. Edible mollusc (6) 18. Crooked (4) 19. Tombstone inscriptio­ns (8) 21. Big top artiste (10) 22. Team (4) Down 2. Children’s beach creation (10) 3. Fizzy water (4) 4. Steps (6) 5. Quicker (6) 6. Microscopi­c organisms (8) 7. Remain (4) 11. Sorority (10) 13. Birthright (8) 16. Playground ride (6) 17. Sleep-inducing drug (6) 18. Naked (4) 20. Ventilates (4)

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