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. 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)