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. Walker is often left holding the baby (12)

7. It has to do with boxing (5)

8. Scope for shooting (5)

9. Joint invitation to cheer (3)

10. A snappy substitute for the cat (9)

11. Nonagenari­ans start off as a minority (6)

12. Show an inclinatio­n for a type of shed (4-2)

15. First man to take up a craft (4,5)

17. Such a tan has to be checked (3)

18. Prepared to fight (3,2)

19. One can’t imagine being without them (5)

21. There’s possibly more credit in being very fast (2,6,4)

Down

1. Game of chance to which sailors become accustomed (5-3-4)

2. A low sound (3)

3. False part of an account ruefully admitted (6)

4. Those who reach one are at one (9)

5. A possessive type (5)

6. Radio schedule from which no departure is contemplat­ed? (3,9)

7. A serpent in French, a tree in English (5)

10. A number, for example, having a phone for long distance communicat­ion (9)

13. Cash registers! (5)

14. Last month, from my own fault, I’m overdrawn (6)

16. One may get stain out of this material easily enough (5)

20. An object to destroy (3)

Quick Across

1. Baby carriage (12)

7. Concerning (5)

8. Gamut (5)

9. Rose fruit (3)

10. Rodent snare (9)

11. Immaturity (6)

12. Outbuildin­g (4-2)

15. Experiment­al aviator (4,5)

17. Pitch (3)

18. Begin working (3,2)

19. Notions (5)

21. Faster than before (2,6,4)

Down

1. Game (5-3-4)

2. Low (3)

3. Incorrect (6)

4. Treaty (9)

5. Possessor (5)

6. Fixed schedule (3,9)

7. Poplar (5)

10. Loud-hailer (9)

13. Brief letters (5)

14. Previous month (6)

16. Fabric (5)

20. Finish (3)

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