DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

1. Dishonourable foundation (4)

3. Log cabin? (8)

9. Boy about to press for the operator (7)

10. Tries to transform observances (5)

11. Describing one who gives you a glassy

stare? (12)

13. Supply bases of French vessels (6)

15. Ask oneself if the Communist at present is returning (6)

17. Insurance premiums paid by restaurant patrons (5,7)

20. Ill-treatment of Lincoln around the States (5)

21. Crooked dealer taking in a thousand for the gem (7)

22. Putting on clothes – what sauce! (8)

23. Take the lead in Moliere’s “Tartuffe” (4)

Down

1. One who meddles with active group of people (8)

2. Regal forms of address for fathers (5)

4. Fancy the part of Lorna Templeton (6)

5. Tries cedar to make boards (12)

6. Would an ice-cap cool him down? (7) 7. Frustrate a fleet movement (4)

8. But always the majority, apparently (12)

12. He religiously opposed Saladin (8)

14. The crop due to be reprocessed? (7)

16. Draught excluder with pictures on (6)

18. Something bestowed on a U.S. president (5)

19. Eggs are put face upwards (4)

QUICK CLUES

Across

1. Scheme (4)

3. End (8)

9. Beware! (4,3)

10. Alcove (5)

11. Inconsistent (3,2,7)

13. Anticipate (6)

15. Entreaty (6)

17. Undeniable (12)

20. Inexperienced (5)

21. Vertical (7)

22. Discouraged (8)

23. Sole (4)

Down

1. Jersey (8)

2. Concerning (5)

4. Exit (6)

5. Plotters (12)

6. Weird (7)

7. Always (4)

8. Sweets-seller (12)

12. Clerical (8)

14. Acrid (7)

16. Smart (6)

18. Start (5)

19. Old (4)