Uxbridge Gazette

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 clue, try the Quick.

Cryptic Across

1. Does he know how to put up goods for sale? (10)

7. Gun used by those who plunder? (5)

8. As played by tremulous musicians? (7)

10. Where one can land by removing one’s clothes? (8)

11. More than 50 set on beast (4)

13. Bits of machinery for eccentric people (6)

15. Sparing some stuff, rug also (6)

17. Article of clothing in which one might put one’s money (4)

18. Hold back having a break when there’s bad weather (8)

21. Free to let again (7)

22. Strong dislikes as the result (5)

23. Law no longer applying to deceased landlord? (4,6)

Down

1. More certain fears (5)

2. Be greedy and thus outstrip? (8) 3. Sort of sound a dry speaker can’t use? (6)

4. For fathead to have a meal is quite an achievemen­t! (4) 5. Time for a levelling-out process? (7) 6. Come out of hiding to smash the disguise, perhaps (5,5) 9. The quality of having one purpose

– to remain unmarried? (10) 12. Whim of a musician? (8) 14. Exonerate sailor and find the answer (7)

16. Cut letter sharp (6) 19. He plays when he’s supposed to be working (5) 20. Worker could be up to tricks? (4)

Quick Across

1. Thief (10)

7. Firearm (5)

8. Trembles (7)

10. Runway (8)

11. Big cat (4)

13. Starting handles (6)

15. Thrifty (6)

17. Clothing item (4)

18. Hold back (8)

21. Set free (7)

22. Loathes (5)

23. Unenforced law (4,6)

Down

1. More secure (5)

2. Move past (8)

3. Fluid (6)

4. Stunt (4)

5. Time of day (7)

6. Emerge from hiding (5,5)

9. Loneness (10)

12. Note (8)

14. Acquit (7)

16. Harsh (6)

19. Performer (5)

20. Labourer (4)

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