Hayes & Harlington Gazette

Two Speed Crossword

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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

6. Someone talking about one within hearing distance? (7) 7. Does it hurt to be clever? (5) 9. His life will naturally have stages (5) 10. Bill speaking? (7) 12. The deed is lawful but may land one in court (5,6) 14. Claimed race bungled – attention from doctor needed (7,4) 18. A more upright sort of tradesman? (7) 19. Despise grain produced in the south (5) 21. Egghead gets in a quick banquet (5) 22. Prepared statement puts worker on strike (4-3)

Down

1. Game could come alight? (5) 2. Hoarse on landing (6) 3. Spinner at the summit (3) 4. I am left to bring goods into the country (6) 5. Pamphlet or engine on the farm (7) 8. Babyhood, as imagined (7) 11. The workers he controls seem to look much older (7) 13. The agent didn’t speak the truth when he answered (7) 15. The deepest as part by the majority (6) 16. Yield again and withdraw (6) 17. Dispute among popular guests (5) 20. No song for parsons (3)

Quick Across

6. Hearing range (7) 7. Neat (5) 9. Performer (5) 10. Receipt (7) 12. Bringing of a lawsuit (5,6) 14. Hospital treatment (7,4) 18. Pipe expert (7) 19. Derision (5) 21. Large meal (5) 22. Free sample (4-3)

Down

1. Formal game (5) 2. On land (6) 3. Pinnacle (3) 4. Buy from abroad (6) 5. Farm vehicle (7) 8. Childhood (7) 11. Director (7) 13. Responded (7) 15. Central (6) 16. Ebb (6) 17. Quarrel (5) 20. Amateur (3)

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