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

1. A habit socially acceptable and wise (5) 4. A striking example of an evil personality (7) 8. Just a moment! (7) 9. Not standing for falsehood (5) 10. Puts out a seat and has a meal (4) 11. Nevertheless last (5,3) 13. Bound to have reached the same result (4) 14. Departed after hours (4) 16. Why we consult reference books, of course (2,2,4) 17. Innocuous meat preparation (4) 20. Prize awarded for a zero mark? (5) 21. It’s hot being a leading performer in heavy going (7) 22. Sew lots, perhaps, but be the last to finish (7) 23. Not a subject needed by most schoolchildren! (5)

Down

1. One girl is not changed by an international body (6,7) 2. Tessa came up with something useful (5) 3. Made up the fare from Holland (4) 4. Released – or shot (3,3) 5. This way won’t get you anywhere (3-2-3) 6. Equipment in what must be a warship (7) 7. He takes each issue as it comes (7,6) 12. Lets out that the radio’s a gift (4,4) 13. There’s no smoke without it! (7) 15. Speedy help for a forgetful actor (6) 18. Be of service when a few grow sick (5) 19. Ruler held up by extra-strong opposition (4)

Quick

Across 1. Custom (5) 4. Satan (7) 8. Immediate (7) 9. Prostrate (5) 10. Consumes (4) 11. When everything is considered (5,3) 13. Bound (4) 14. Behind time (4) 16. Certainly (2,2,4) 17. Domesticate (4) 20. Film award (5) 21. Condiment (7) 22. Least fast (7) 23. Monarch (5) Down 1. International organisation (6,7) 2. Valuable possession (5) 3. Cheese (4) 4. Excuse (3,3) 5. Dead end (3-2-3) 6. Warship (7) 7. Subscriber (7,6) 12. Liberates (4,4) 13. Narcotic plant (7) 15. Remind (6) 18. Advantage (5) 19. Russian ruler (4)