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. Flows back tidily (4)

8. They make their names as proverbial listeners (3,7)

9. Fellow actor? (8)

10. Divan so far unfinished (4)

12. Importance for a short time (6)

14. Agitation in the theatre – more nerves? (6)

15. Master switch for the current (6)

17. Actors join the French in a strong position (6)

18. Not an all-American name! (4)

19. They secure temporary accommodation (4,4)

21. Extensive property (10)

22. Point to a tree from a window (4)

Down

2. Paperhanger who mails his account? (10)

3. A guy that may hold up proceedings (4)

4. Meal for father among others (6)

5. Say thanks when advanced money (6) 6. I left the priests in the churches (8)

7. Every atlas, I assume, includes it (4)

11. Twelve-inch candles used in theatres? (10)

13. Possibly see Eric about ten for some practice (8)

16. There’s some point in this system (6)

17. Frank is able to – and did (6)

18. Still having the same points (4)

20. Gives someone their due? (4)

Quick

Across

1. Recedes (4)

8. Army branch (3,7)

9. Recreation partner (8)

10. Settee (4)

12. Instant (6)

14. Shudder (6)

15. Brook (6)

17. Fortress (6)

18. Man’s name (4)

19. Camping equipment (4,4)

21. Flexibility (10)

22. Waist band (4)

Down

2. Advertisement paster (10)

3. Remain (4)

4. Meal (6)

5. Flair (6)

6. Churches (8)

7. Continent (4)

11. Stage illumination (10)

13. Employ (8)

16. System of measurement (6)

17. Outspoken (6)

18. Level (4)

20. Remunerates (4)