DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. The first of the clerics in

fixed denomination (4) 3. When the toboggan is around the horse, it's hobbled (8) 8. Where you'll find hosts in

opposite directions... (4) 9. ...and one colleague inside

is enlivened (8) 11. It's a non-runner – you can put your shirt on it! (7,5) 13. First to be disturbed by eastern war (6) 14. The Prince, we hear, provides an incentive (6) 17. Here's the wishbone – that's a cheerful notion (12) 20. As one causing a stir, I got a rat destroyed (8) 21. This will keep a tight hold on

immorality (4) 22. Dandy restricts the belles (8) 23. Enclosures for water birds (4)

Down

1. It causes a piece of luggage to

be mislaid (8) 2. Show some potential with

grim frankness (7) 4. In the faith one stays

upright (6) 5. One who reverts to type before

any impression is created? (10) 6. Topless wind instruments

becoming stringed ones (5) 7. The dandy is a failure before the start of the examination (4) 10. It's remotely oriental (3,3,4) 12. Notice a smaller number being

chaste (8) 15. The last of the coal – then light

this fuel (7) 16. Worked hard to convert the

voters (6) 18. Part of a generic assortment of

plants (5) 19. Congestion, we hear, in the

doorway (4)

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QUICK CLUES: Across

1. Fault (4) 3. Likely (8) 8. Weary (4) 9. Assess (8) 11. Maze-like (12) 13. Gossip (6) 14. Reply (6) 17. Roominess (12) 20. Reply (8) 21. Agitate (4) 22. Laden (8) 23. Pond (4)

Down

1. Uselessness (8) 2. Tumbler (7) 4. Rebellion (6) 5. Lustre (10) 6. Muscle (5) 7. Paradise (4) 10. Sportive (10) 12. Keep (8) 15. Struggle (7) 16. Ruffle (6) 18. Puzzle (5) 19. Snatch (4)