Double Crossword

CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

4. Rushed to the bag for

rifle? (7)

8. Schoolboy with knowledge

of the present imperfect? (6)

9. Once more a good man is in

opposition (7)

10. A drink at the station? (6)

11. An item for reflection? (6)

12. Order a dessert item? (5,3)

18. A win they achieved causing

an obstruction (2,3,3)

20. I smoke somehow in an

igloo (6)

21. Seat is prepared for

afternoon nap (6)

22. Crook is unwell in vain (7)

23. Licence to let (6)

24. Main routes? (7)

Down

1. Temporary filling? (7)

2. One used by those wishing

to secure temporary

accommodation? (3,4)

3. A sign of cold? (6)

5. It may be won on points (8)

6. They control runners in

winter sport (6)

7. It’s regular trade practice (6)

13. In a religious house it gives

preferential treatment (8)

14. Most woe-begotten pair? (7)

15. Succession of monarchs

coming to unpleasant end (7)

16. Have ambitions for a high

place in the church (6)

17. The pattern of old China? (6)

19. Lower if here, perhaps? (6)

QUICK CLUES:

Across

4. Insult (7)

8. Die (6)

9. Lap (7) 10. Pressed (6) 11. Hurry (6) 12. Continuous (8) 18. Man-eater (8) 20. Appear (6) 21. Pellet (6) 22. Penury (7) 23. Class (6)

24. Build (7)

Down

1. Enchant (7) 2. Assign (7) 3. Stop (6)

5. Scare (8)

6. Plea (6)

7. Tolled (6) 13. Forefather (8) 14. Annul (7) 15. Patent (7) 16. Bring in (6) 17. Passionate (6) 19. Sexless (6)