Double Crossword

Choose either quick or cryptic clues – both fit the same grid.

Cryptic Clues:

Across

6. To waste time on

battered food (7)

7. Shakespearian character showing shocking anger (5)

9. An expert in taking

flight (3)

10. Weapons used for destroying pear trees (9)

12. Soldier observes the detectives (7-4)

15. No grape, mate, could change to this! (11)

17. Rising prices necessary for the smooth running of road transport (9)

19, 20Dn, 8Dn & 1Dn. In unfrequented ways (3,3,6,5)

21. Having no inclination either way (5)

22. Having lost weight, the girl looks different (7)

Down

1. See 19 Across.

2. The farmer will go

here to sow (3)

3 & 16Dn. On the spot in search of the next world! (9)

4. Clothes for those who give a service (9)

5. Formally approved what the porter did (7)

8. See 19 Across.

11. They man the guardroom in which discipline reposes (9)

13. It is to be found in

extreme truth (6)

14. He uses a gesture to indicate the dog (7)

16. See 3 Down.

18. Writers who do can

expect a caret! (4)

20. See 19 Across.

Quick Clues:

Across

6. 7. Overseer Dry up (5) (7)

9. Perform (3)

10. Start (9)

12. Respectful (11)

15. Change of luck (11)

17. Curious (9)

19. Jewel (3)

21. Sturdy (5)

22. Eye-glass (7)

Down

1. Fish of the carp family (5)

2. Fresh (3)

3. Wan (4)

4. Size (9)

5. Disgrace (7)

8. Amuse (6)

11. Leaf-shedding (9)

13. Make certain (6)

14. Majesty (7)

16. Kingdom (5)

18. Mid-day (4)

20. Fate (3)