Prize crossword

For this puzzle we’ve provided two sets of clues, each giving the same answers. One set of clues is cryptic, one set is quick. It’s a good way to hone your skills, because it gives you two ways to crack the crossword! Two winners will be chosen randomly from all entries (cryptic and quick clues). So whichever set of clues you follow you have an equal chance of winning!

CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS

1 Biker’s seat (6)

4 Liking to write a simple song (8)

9 Conservative supporter entertains member in sedate fashion (6)

10 One adapting a piece of music: a lone cowboy, we hear (8)

12 Marine, possibly an inhabitant of Asian republic (8)

13 Painter depicts American soldier meeting German fellow (6)

15 District Attorney is seen in place of speaker (4)

16 Loud music played by steel bands? (5, 5) 19 Actor Donald portrays darn sleuth in ruins (10)

20 Form of punishment announced for murderer (4)

23 Lead to calling ‘not out’ with a throw of two (6)

25 More cheerful than the others, male retires drunk (8)

27 Making learner partial to a play (4, 4) 28 Twins, for example, returning by car (6) 29 Arrogant sort produces plant for herb garden (8)

30 Old sailor goes wild about advertisement (3, 3)

DOWN

1 A way to support wealthy man (7)

2 Colin must change to become a feature writer (9)

3 Part of West London damaged in gale (6) 5 It’s said you propel boat for money (4) 6 Special quality tea is given to mother (8) 7 Characters in gang stirring anxiety (5) 8 Rum drunk during work leads to trouble (7) 11 Bitter old man on field with French article (4, 3)

14 Steed, perhaps, one seeking retribution (7) 17 A blow for those in business? (5, 4)

18 A plea-cum-false confession (3, 5)

19, 21D Be unscrupulous but chop and change constantly (5, 2, 7)

21 See 19 Down

22 The comedians’ writer sounds inexperienced? (6)

24 Pole in entrance is a charitable type (5) 26 Raised pet duck on fried food (4)

QUICK CLUES

ACROSS

1 Mod’s enemy? (6)

4 Strong inclination (for) (8)

9 In a peaceful manner (6)

10 Orchestrator (8)

12 From Yerevan, eg (8)

13 Painter who designed the Florence Cathedral bell tower (6) 15 Speaker’s raised platform (4)

16 Large guns, or music genre (5, 5)

19 Donald - - -, veteran actor (10)

20 Abel’s brother (4) 23 Hasten (labour) medicinally (6)

25 Most upbeat (8) 27 Shakespeare play (4, 4) 28 Late-spring star sign (6) 29 Béarnaise sauce herb (8) 30 Veteran sailor (3, 3) DOWN

1 - - - Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene (7) 2 Journalist with a regular section (9)

3 London district famous for its film studios (6)

5 100 cents (4)

6 Force of personality (8) 7 Severe feeling of dread (5) 8 Violent agitation (7) 11 Light amber brew (4, 3) 14 2003 Frederick Forsyth novel (7)

17 Tropical breeze (5, 4)

18 My fault! (3, 4)

19, 21D Be prepared to do anything (5, 2, 7)

21 See 19 Down 22 Graham - - -, The Power and the Glory author (6) 24 Person giving blood, eg (5) 26 Mexican snack (4)