Loughborough Echo

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.

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Cryptic Across

4. Speech written on an envelope (7)

8. One who bolts among the steel operatives (6)

9. Small type of greenstone (7) 10 & 15D One needs to have the right angle on this clue (6,7)

11. See 19 Down

12. Put too high an estimate on the speed? (8)

18. Later, maybe, I have become a member of the family (8)

20. Somehow fires about fifty weapons (6)

21. An easy-going horse makes the punter lose his head! (6)

22. Show Sid making a comeback with stage presentati­on... (7)

23. ...brilliance could be the result (6)

24. The girl in the forefront is restricted in movement (7)

Down

1. French island rally (7)

2. The computer is a fixture in the shop (7)

3. An outstandin­g person (6)

5. Is it of untold value in the gymnasium? (8)

6. Have a novel experience again? (6)

7. I will leave the military man to join up (6)

13. Cubic capacity required by flying companies (8)

14. I’ve lost a variety of flowers (7)

15. See 10 Across

16. Subject to limitation­s, it is in splendid surroundin­gs (6)

17. Shoulders arms and stealthily departs (6)

19 & 11Ac. Mail carrier (6-6)

Quick Across

4. Location (7)

8. One who runs away (6)

9. Gemstone (7)

10. Number (6)

11. Carrier (6)

12. Assess too highly (8)

18. Comparativ­e (8)

20. Firearms (6)

21. Leisurely walker (6)

22. Reveal (7)

23. Sheen (6)

24. Controlled (7)

Down

1. Gathering of ex-associates (7)

2. Board game disc (7)

3. Person owing money (6)

5. Exercising weight (8)

6. Peruse again (6)

7. Bond (6)

13. Atmosphere above a country (8)

14. Flowers (7)

15. Academic awards (7)

16. Restricted (6)

17. Hillsides (6)

19. Defensive covering (6)

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