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

1. One girl that is after another (6) 4. Sort of hat used by gardeners? (6) 9. Distinctions that may be standardised, in a way (6,7) 10. All the same, it suits servicemen (7) 11. It’s used in a theatre, or there about! (5) 12. Resplendent part of a flag lowered at sunset (5) 14. Ultimately refusing employment (5) 18. Large group in which order is loosely observed (5) 19. It may need a jack up before repairing (7) 21. Dual purpose stores for lifeboats? (5,8) 22. Such a game is not for amateurs! (6) 23. Spoils a signal and gets into a row (6)

Down

1. A sailor has to scowl about toil (6) 2. Advantageously placed for a glamour photograph? (7,6) 3. Northern blockhouse (5) 5. They give point to work in the theatre (7) 6. Surprised having forty winks (6,7) 7. Run and see, perhaps, to make certain (6) 8. It’s quite rough and ready, as a rule (5) 13. Go over the limit and speed too much? (7) 15. Appear to expose a fraud? (4,2) 16. Moving stair, perhaps (5) 17. One would be mad to be out of them! (6) 20. Excellent, but not fast, way to surpass others (5)

Quick Across

1. Film dog (6) 4. Close-fitting hat (6) 9. Medals (6,7) 10. Regular (7) 11. Anaesthetic (5) 12. Shining brilliantly (5) 14. Employing (5) 18. Vast crowd (5) 19. Spire (7) 21. Crackers (5,8) 22. Giving money (6) 23. Brings into agreement (6)

Down

1. Work (6) 2. Well-positioned (7,6) 3. Snow house (5) 5. Surgical knives (7) 6. Taken unawares (6,7) 7. Guarantee (6) 8. Digit (5) 13. Attack and defeat (7) 15. Reveal (4,2) 16. In motion (5) 17. Faculties (6) 20. Surpass (5)