DOUBLE CROSSWORD

Cryptic Clues: Across

1. Shows respect for old-fashioned weapons (4) 3. They have to wait on board (8) 9. Romance can become a fine fiddle! (7)

10. It’s foolish to remove the contents (5) 11. Two European nationalities will provide a good finish (6-6) 13. Go through again what a badly worn motor may need (6) 15. This enables one to change sides for a game (6) 17. They are meant to hold what is in store (8,4) 20. Statute now revoked, to be precise (5) 21. Deliver radio without charge (3,4) 22. Part of the rigging that leads to mother’s violent death (8) 23. Convey to southern terminus (4)

Down

1. Defender to shoot - this is the result of bad timing (8) 2. In which position you’ll find her interrupting you and me (5) 4. They keep on the move and make a racket in back street (6) 5. Their work can be seen in the round (12) 6. Took up a different attitude and went to sleep (7) 7. Bean that comes up in a day, ostensibly (4) 8. The proper key to venue reserved for musical entertainment? (7,5)

12. This will support those who have retired (8) 14. Actively engages in execution - plenty of teachers want to! (7)

16. A gala - if seat can be arranged (6) 18. Show willingness to change gear near the end of the drive (5)

19. Ray provides substantial support (4)

Quick Clues: Across

1. Scorch (4) 3. Magician (8) 9. Only in name (7) 10. Unpleasant (5) 11. Meanwhile (2,3,7) 13. Fall headlong (6) 15. Address (6) 17. Compliment (12) 20. Pale (5) 21. Established (7) 22. Paternal (8) 23. Accustomed (4)

Down

1. Finds guilty (8) 2. Concede (5) 4. Rectangular (6) 5. Scornful (12) 6. Reprieve (7) 7. Gleams (4) 8. Information (12) 12. Protected (8) 14. Seer (7) 16. Legitimate (6) 18. Mountain range (5) 19. Abandoned child (4)