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. Go after cheap rail arrangement for island group (11) 9. One who once performed as

an oppressive creditor (7) 10. One wouldn’t think better of a

patient who is this (5) 11. Black material for the making

of a sports arena (5) 12. The star is disturbed by

suggestions of blackmail (7) 13. Most pleasant Riviera resort

street (6) 15. Humiliate me in the presence

of the cleric (6) 18. Drug taken by Eastern female with a leading part in the play (7) 20. It physically supports nearly

everything according to law (5) 22. Makes an approach? (5) 23. Part of the storm entailed

considerable distress (7) 24. Ancestors to which relative

pronouns refer (11)

Down

2. About to perform and respond

to a certain stimulus (5) 3. Free rides can produce small

difficulties (7) 4. Equality required for one in a

political faction (6) 5. One who bellows in a baser

key! (5) 6. Luggage in French station will

make the place look untidy (7) 7. What in assistant deckworker will provide? (7,4) 8. One spy trial may reveal an

outstanding character (11) 14. Its fall will sometimes be

followed by its call! (7) 16. Blow up the shot! (7) 17. Get out of debt to compose

one’s mind (6) 19. Something printed for

children (5) 21. Massive place to have a fire,

we hear (5)

Quick Across

1. Sea of islands (11) 9. Demander (7) 10. More bad (5) 11. Throw (5) 12. Menaces (7) 13. Most pleasing (6) 15. Debase (6) 18. Main female character (7) 20. Lawful (5) 22. Comes close (5) 23. Anguish (7) 24. Ancestry (11)

Down

2. Respond (5) 3. Minor obstacles (7) 4. Close analogy (6) 5. Move down (5) 6. Rubbish (7) 7. Assistance (7,4) 8. Unique individual (11) 14. Drape (7) 16. Expand (7) 17. Put in order (6) 19. Edition (5) 21. Big (5)