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. Well, it is a little
presumptuous (4) 3. Collect some horse brass
emblems (8) 9. Acquit a sailor and find the
right answer (7) 10. Letter to a relative in
reproach (5) 11. Never out, but not
invariably (12) 13. Make a mistake in making
a cake (6) 15. Aim to climb a steeple (6) 17. Long lane that has a
turning for headwear (3-6,3) 20. Fashion a number, for
example (5) 21. Cocktail for a fellow
traveller? (7) 22. Not altogether how steam
is converted (8) 23. Discover an Eastern secret
agent (4) Down 1. Good grounds for holding
sports events (8) 2. The art of making notes (5) 4. Rest in the easiest
armchair (6) 5. You won’t want to, if your remarks are in bad taste! (3,4,5) 6. Mix up an I.O.U. and a bill
for stewed meat (7) 7. Dines in style at smart
restaurants (4) 8. It won’t strike one
directly (8,4) 12. This beam could be fatal if
it fell on you! (5,3) 14. A precious possession one
is not bound to have (7) 16. It’s in our blood (6) 18. Kicks the hired horses (5) 19. They’re possibly found in
the Melbourne museum (4)
Quick
Across 1. Cesspool (4) 3. Put together (8) 9. Acquit (7) 10. Tease (5) 11. Variably (12) 13. Cake (6) 15. Hope (6) 17. Headwear item (3-6,3) 20. Mannequin (5) 21. Motorbike attachment (7) 22. Partly (8) 23. Detect (4)
Down
1. Arenas (8) 2. Harmonious sounds (5) 4. Afternoon rest (6) 5. Retract a statement (3,4,5) 6. Stewed meat (7) 7. Dines (4) 8. Oblique hit (8,4) 12. Science fiction weapon (5,3) 14. Liberty (7) 16. Part of the blood (6) 18. Chops roughly (5) 19. Flightless birds (4)