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

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)