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. They’re a help to those

lacking sound sense (7,4) 9. It’s easily slipped on (3)

10. He normally succeeds (6,3) 11. Retreats from dishonest

swindlers (5)

13. Evil prophet, we hear, is

quite genuine (7)

14. Impressions of a country (6) 16. Do wrong in backing

students (4,2)

18. The Shakespearian character to return a greeting (7)

19. A number thereabout (5)

20. With apathy teach girl in

form (9)

21. An extra lucky cup draw (3) 22. Children may be found

playing it (4,3,4)

Down

2. Watch from the yew

trees (3)

3. Knots sailors try to avoid (5) 4. Dim sun, when out, hardly

encourages it! (6) 5. Arms sale ran wrongly (7) 6. A wash unpopular with

dogs (9)

7. Support for key

performers (5,6)

8. He may be required to give

an explanation (11) 12. Scramble at the pig’s

food! (9)

15. Beat up stale mixture (7)

17. No rum and water coming up

for one with a stony stare (6) 19. Takes another course in

sewing (5)

21. His line is straightforward (3)

Quick Across

1. Amplifying devices (7,4) 9. Freeze (3)

10. Heir under primogeniture (6,3) 11. Bird homes (5)

13. Earnest (7)

14. Impresses (6)

16. Err (4,2)

18. Shakespeare play (7)

19. Number (5)

20. Sluggish (9)

21. Cricket term (3)

22. Childrens’ game (4,3,4)

Down

2. Sight organ (3) 3. Coral ridges (5) 4. Naturism (6) 5. Weapons store (7) 6. Animal disease (9) 7. Musicians’ seats (5,6) 8. Translator (11)

12. Pasta (9)

15. Throb (7)

17. Monster (6)

19. Nails (5)

21. Insect (3)