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

6. Parson without one church (7)

7. Long for a story about the East (5)

9. Your part of the last hymn (3)

10. Gives a hint to close friends (9)

12. Spot clue in a strange business venture (11)

15. Fixing limits to discourage undergroun­d activity (11)

17. Dull contest? This will eventually make things go with a bang! (4,5)

19. Manipulate the sailing equipment (3)

21. See 1 Down

22. See 8 Down

Down

1 & 21A One of four in a circle providing the correct viewpoint (5,5)

2 & 20D Path is spoilt where the remains of the fire are (3,3)

3. Sounds as though a dramatic episode is observed (4)

4. Picking another set of actors for starting a new fashion? (9)

5. What those who take a liberty gain! (7)

8 & 22A They’re bowed although

they’re straight (6,7)

11. Veronica, make haste to get a supply of water (9)

13. This has teeth in it at the fight (6)

14. Refuse to show senility (7)

16. Warding off the dog inside (5)

18. Sounds like a spectacle to adduce as proof (4)

20. See 2 Down

6. Large church (7)

7. Pine (5)

9. Your (3)

10. Suggests (9)

12. Theory (11)

15. Shaping (11)

17. Flameless burner (4,5)

19. Nautical equipment (3)

21. Fish (5)

22. Cords (7)

1. True (5)

2. Tree (3)

3. Perceived (4)

4. Altering performers (9)

5. Liberty (7)

8. Instrument (6)

11. Plant (9)

13. Conflict (6)

14. Deteriorat­e (7)

16. Wild dog (5)

18. Quote (4)

20. Mine (3)

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