Derby Telegraph

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. In place of depravity (4)

3. Urging the use of an iron... (8)

9. ...was successful on the green, we hear – keep up the resistance (4,3)

10. Almost rate as half-wits (5)

11. Parsimonio­us companions? (5,7)

13. Say lie could be discovered without any difficulty (6)

15. Part of a meal planned for golfers (6)

17. Sounds like suitable vestment for an early funeral (7,5)

20. Name removed from a solitaire necklace (5)

21. Atmosphere polluted – by flying actively here? (3,4)

22. Was extremely averse to a document about the trial (8)

23. Avert a loud finale (4) Down

1. He’s involved with Clive’s transport (8)

2. Where you’ll find the prisoner with nothing but an instrument (5)

4. Laboratory equipment –

that’s the quick answer (6)

5. What the submarine commander may be sailing under! (6,6)

6. He’s not out of place (7)

7. Take a deep breath in eating asparagus (4)

8. They charge when they have advanced (12)

12. One who is lying may be framed by this (8)

14. In the race, after all (7)

16. To occupy oneself, go into battle (6)

18. It’s one way to get rid of the record (5)

19. Tighten the spring – it’s one means of propulsion! (4)

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