DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES:

Across

1. Catcalls from the old stables (4)

8. Positive result of a snap decision (10)

9. Causing a commotion in front of the arena (8) 10. Hardy female (4)

12. Increases volume of water in the vessel (6)

14. A sports event to argue about endlessly (6)

15. One who sketches part of a sideboard (6)

17. Kind of cook required when party’s arranged (6) 18. The toast inevitably includes wine (4)

19. Pit hazard discharged with a certain amount of current (8)

21. I never rise from French waters (5,5)

22. Count William Archer (4)

Down

2. Soil proves practicable for fortifications (10)

3. Hits back, as the boxer in training will do (4) 4. Periodicals for the young entertainers (6)

5. Being tenacious, kept close behind (6)

6. Public relations officer examines objections (8) 7. Demonstrative term in Ancient History (4)

11. But it may be served on a circular plate (6,4)

13. One who presents the acts (8)

16. Decline to accept a kind of tip (6)

17. Let pass (6)

18. First-class on the railway is well-ventilated (4) 20. A number of recommended courses for Parliament (4)

QUICK CLUES:

Across

1. In good health (4) 8. Natural disaster (10) 9. Chinese city (8) 10. Conceal (4) 12. Weather-map line (6) 14. Excused (6) 15. Embrace (6) 17. Universe (6)

18. Leave out (4) 19. Ultimate (8)

21. Directed (10) 22. Finished (4)

Down

2. Eagerness (10)

3. Incline (4)

4. Toxophilite (6)

5. Three times (6) 6. Merciless (8)

7. In this place (4) 11. Lamentable (10)

13. Short rest, informally (8) 16. Record cover (6)

17. Fold (6)

18. Expel (4)

20. Fuss (2-2)