Two Speed Crossword

Across: 6 Grenade; 7 Nylon; 9 Amp; 10 Annotator; 12 In operation; 15 Philanderer; 17 Centipede; 19 Pat; 21 Idiot; 22 Another. Down: 1 Frame; 2 End; 3 Eden; 4 Dynasties; 5 Solomon; 8 Course; 11 Inflation; 13 Pin-ups; 14 Threads; 16 Waves; 18 Dent; 20 Sty.

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

6. It should have a safety pin in it (7) 7. It’s used in many longlegged girl’s stockings (5) 9. Current measure gives a start to a politician (3) 10. One hopes he doesn’t make marginal mistakes (9) 12. Working – like a surgeon? (2,9) 15. He doesn’t engage in serious pursuits (11) 17. He steps on many feet! (9) 19. Exactly what is required for encouragement (3) 21. I’d get one to come back as a fool (5) 22. It’s on earth, perhaps, but not this one (7)

Down

1. State of mind – or body (5) 2. Object and don’t go on (3) 3. A form of need where there was none (4) 4. Ruling lines (9) 5. So behold a Scotsman who’s wise! (7) 8. Swear about nothing and run (6) 11. Result of a big blow to the economy? (9) 13. Girls admired by servicemen, though stuck-up (3-3) 14. Those out of touch may want to pick them up (7) 16. Rollers - or made by rollers (5) 18. Beaten hollow (4) 20. Litter depository? (3)

Quick Across

6. Hand-thrown explosive (7) 7. Man-made material (5) 9. Unit of current (3) 10. Critic (9) 12. Working (2,9) 15. Playboy (11) 17. Many-legged creature (9) 19. Tap (3) 21. Fool (5) 22. One more (7)

Down

1. Snooker game (5) 2. Finish (3) 3. Paradise (4) 4. Powerful families (9) 5. Wise king (7) 8. Route (6) 11. Price increases (9) 13. Posters (3-3) 14. Strands (7) 16. Rollers (5) 18. Hollow (4) 20. Pigpen (3)