Two Speed Crossword

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clue, try the Quick.

Cryptic

Across 4. Be open handed, or use one’s fists? (4,3) 8. Dashes off to fulfil a secret engagement? (6) 9. The least one can

do (7) 10. It provides hot water, naturally (6) 11. A need to include fifty covered in oil (6) 12. Strange patterns

in church (8) 18. Abandon royal

dignity (8) 20. Here you have to acknowledge defeat (4,2) 21. Sleeps

soundly? (6) 22. Able to come back after a stretch (7) 23. He supplies tea – with or without sugar! (6) 24. Evidence of a leak? Tell the attendant (7) Down 1. Matters of some

gravity (7) 2. A struggle to maintain faith (4,3) 3. People mending

pipes (6) 5. Shaken and

upset (8) 6. A little lower (6) 7. He takes more interest than you would wish! (6) 13. Passing pleasing,

perhaps (8) 14. Express disapproval in the soldier’s quarters (7) 15. I object to a

certain action (7) 16. Something fishy that is of help to the sportsman (6) 17. Eases off the downward pressure? (4,2) 19. Give a slight

cut (6)