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.

Cryptic Across

6. Everybody was in debt it’s not forbidden (7) 7. Timber needed for shafts (5) 9. A New York word (3) 10. The right alternative for the proof-reader (9) 12. I made orders for desert transport (11) 15. Venus is no matinee idol, apparently! (7,4) 17. Slightly injured – withdrawn from the team (9) 19. Aim in a given direction (3) 21. Monetary securities producing personal restrictions (5) 22. I strive to make another call (7)

Down

1. Cast used for supporting a weak member (5) 2. This sly creature is a loud bellower (3) 3. Money needed to settle the account, we hear, in this way (4) 4. Inconstant, like a planet (9) 5. I’m ready for the picture to be put on (7) 8. Wedding belles (6) 11. They certainly couldn’t be accused of having too little spirit! (9) 13. A stick-up with me around constitutes a threat (6) 14. One who ousts the Eastern conqueror (7) 16. Point at which metalworkers strike (5) 18. Poetic end to the day is calm and unruffled (4) 20. Short writing can be illuminated (3)

Quick Across

6. Permitted (7) 7. Rays (5) 9. Whichever (3) 10. One who rectifies (9) 12. Arabian camels (11) 15. Venus (7,4) 17. Marked (9) 19. Finish (3) 21. Ties (5) 22. Stay again (7)

Down

1. Hurl (5) 2. Bushy-tailed mammal (3) 3. Monetary unit (4) 4. Volatile (9) 5. Enforced (7) 8. Betrothed women (6) 11. Alcoholics (9) 13. Threaten (6) 14. Expeller (7) 16. Forging block (5) 18. Level (4) 20. Ignited (3)