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. Conveyance for one

in the hunt (6)

4. Vegetable to shoot up (6) 9. Make a list of sportsmen – they will automatically give repeat performances (6,7) 10. Trampled in an

endless rush (7)

11. Circulate a question

awaiting decision (5) 12. Migratory tribe to collect

treasure, we hear (5) 14. Leather pieces sent back (5) 18. Embellish a new day,

one hears (5)

19. A thousand ladies upset

by faulty distribution (7) 21. Mechanism for typecasting? (8,5)

22. In taking a deep dislike

set about Ted too (6) 23. Insignificant friend needs

to make an effort (6)

Down

1. This is dropped in a

ladylike way (6) 2. Old-timer? (13)

3. Take off for southern

journey (5)

5. Pat is in poor form and

he’s a key player (7)

Finished with the announcement that shows exaggeration (13) He examines an old coin (6) Some of the tailors pad epaulettes for one in a black suit (5) 13. Carries a certain significance

but needs to change (7) 6.

7. 8. 15. Lightly touched, like

an open cask (6) 16. Don’t leave wrong conclusion

after mother is upset (5) 17. Take wing round the

tree like lightning (6) 20. Pigment coming from bottomless pit in the ocean (5)