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TWO SPEED CROSSWORD

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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

7. A payment for a coral island (5)

8. Moral considerat­ion of little weight? (7)

9. Hold in great affection (7)

10. Emblem of the brave (5)

12. They promise good, but bring none (5,5)

15. Makes a translatio­n the printer set all wrong (10)

18. Seems to make appearance­s (5)

19. Not to agree to a full reorganisa­tion (4,3)

21. He hopes to have a successful run (7)

22. A fascinatin­g creature newly risen (5)

Down

1. But she’s unlikely to rush into marriage! (6,4)

2. It’s charitable to give its benefit (5) Some simple answer as an excuse (4)

4. Value fools to a point (6)

5. A note of whimsy? (8)

6. Grave words (7)

11. Support for a player (5,5)

13. Stopped sorting out retreads (8) 3.

14. A prize for waste! (7)

16. It helps to keep a roof over one’s head (6)

17. The directors don’t sound very keen (5)

20. Failed - for want of direction? (4)

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