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.

Across

1. Boring material? ( 5) 4. Supply vessel surrounded by fish ( 7)

Take the lid off something? ( 7)

9. Dance that has many a copier ( 5)

10. Instrument used in early recordings ( 4)

11. Relevant stuff ( 8)

13. The air in Amiens ( 4)

14. It’s in poor taste to let it stand ( 4)

16. Change to a dress offering some choice ( 8)

17. Scenes made by politicians ( 4)

20. She helps to fabricate wire netting ( 5)

21. Learns about love in Italy ( 7)

22. They supply hot water, naturally ( 7)

23. Lad about to return stolen property ( 5)

Down

1. Ambiguous combination of nobleman and guide ( 6,7) 2. Risk having a dog at home ( 5)

3. Amateurs compete for it ( 4)

4. Class a number as precise ( 6)

5. Make it all over again, just for amusement ( 8)

6. I’m the type to make an impression ( 7)

7. A touching tale, perhaps? ( 4,4,5)

12. Stay for an execution ( 8)

13. Possibly the rest may control ( 7)

15. Gives over a hundred and relaxes ( 6)

18. Collector’s piece that’s odd to us ( 5)

19. Golfing association? ( 4)

Across

1. Boring tool ( 5)

4. Equip ( 7)

8. Reveal ( 7)

9. Frolic ( 5)

10. Stringed instrument ( 4)

11. Fabric ( 8)

13. Manner ( 4)

14. Let it stand ( 4)

16. Miscellaneous ( 8)

17. Deeds ( 4)

20. Girl’s name ( 5)

21. Italian port ( 7)

22. Hot springs ( 7)

23. Stolen goods ( 5)

1. Ambiguity ( 6,7)

2. Bring upon oneself ( 5)

3. Adoration ( 4)

4. Conventional ( 6)

5. Produce again ( 8)

6. Impression ( 7)

7. Sad tale ( 4,4,5)

12. Postpone punishment ( 8)

13. Expertise ( 7)

15. Stops ( 6)

18. Collector’s item ( 5)

19. Cudgel ( 4)