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

7. Open an eye! (6) 8. Tom turns to her, naturally! (6) 10. Literary section of churchmen? (7) 11. Saves wrecked vessels (5) 12. Preposition used in any amount of sentences (4) 13. Not going to any great lengths to be polite? (5) 17. A musical quality in harmony (2,3) 18. Famous ship is short of freight (4) 22. Time of year in which Capri looks her best (5) 23. Is a male put out by it? (7) 24. One of the kingdoms of Earth (6) 25. Vote to return to the dance (6)

Down

1. A vital point when it comes to a purchase (7) 2. Possibly from China, it normally comes from Italy (7) 3. They entertain large numbers of people (5) 4. Make believe (7) 5. New shape of the moon, perhaps (5) 6. Keyless lock (5) 9. One bent on trying to destroy you? (4,5) 14. What it means to a barman (7) 15. This piece needs rewriting to make it clear (7) 16. Gets as far as waking up? (5,2) 19. Waterway is able to take nearly everything (5) 20. Aim to teach (5) 21. Petal-shaped fold (5)

Quick Across

7. Unfasten (6) 8. Parent (6) 10. Episode (7) 11. Ornaments (5) 12. Preposition (4) 13. Deficient (5) 17. United (2,3) 18. Mythical ship (4) 22. Month (5) 23. Unease (7) 24. Creature (6) 25. Vote (6)

Down

1. Pivot (7) 2. Wine (7) 3. Comperes (5) 4. Adapt (7) 5. Stage (5) 6. Lock (5) 9. Chief foe (4,5) 14. European (7) 15. Item (7) 16. Awakens (5,2) 19. Duct (5) 20. Guide (5) 21. Fold (5) Scribble pad