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. It weakens one’s spirit
when trouble’s about (4) 3. Every year one may await its return with added interest (8) 9. What’s left from the rent
man (7) 10. Bird that gets down on the
bed (5) 11. They know their actions
mean the high jump (12) 13. He knew where to draw the
line (6) 15. It’s a necessity to want to
exist (4,2) 17. Don’t take legal action for
nothing (4,2,6) 20. Excel, but not in a party (5) 21. After this month there’s
everything to put in (7) 22. Unproductive but
impressive (8) 23. It might raise your standing
slightly (4) Down 1. A good man rebuked and
given a hiding (8) 2. Object in jade murderously
acquired (5) 4. Gesture that produces a
lawsuit (6) 5. A religious point to pursue
for competitive exercise (12) 6. Regulated as instructed (7) 7. Wicker basket has a hard
edge (4) 8. It won’t keep you fully
occupied (4-4,4) 12. It brings about a military
rising (8) 14. Cartographer for hire? (7) 16. Thought it will turn up in
time (6) 18. Stretch — of river (5) 19. Many have shares in
them (4)
Quick Across
1. Fizzy drink (4) 3. Bank document (8) 9. Trace (7) 10. Sea duck (5) 11. Parachuting soldiers (12) 13. Greek mathematician (6) 15. It is necessary (4,2) 17. Don’t accuse (4,2,6) 20. Surpass (5) 21. Place in position (7) 22. Noticeable (8) 23. Footwear item (4)
Down
1. Tied (8) 2. Object (5) 4. Deed (6) 5. Horse race (12) 6. Commanded (7) 7. Pavement edge (4) 8. Employment
(4-4,4) 12. Bugle signal (8) 14. Document (7) 16. Idea (6) 18. Attain (5) 19. Great number (4)