DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

1. Current schedules ( 4- 6)

7. Learner in poor side just ticks over ( 5)

8. The hazard of a mine collapse ( 7)

10. Fellow showing his years, but coping ( 8)

11. Natural aptitude for the present ( 4)

13. One of four making a disturbing noise ( 6)

15. More upset about an individual complaining ( 6)

17. They’re left in the vessel and shelter near the end of the bows ( 4)

18. Produces some calculations for the factory on strike ( 5,3)

21. Quite a few leavers will be disturbed ( 7)

22. Part of the route runs well away from the bull! ( 5)

23. They object to professional examiners ( 10)

Down

1. It may scratch part of the boat alongside ( 5)

2. Planned to put one’s name in the document ( 8)

3. Recording label to fasten inside ( 6)

4. Clubs will make you mad! ( 4)

5. It alone could produce great delight ( 7)

6. Equip mother with stage parts – long, rambling pieces ( 10)

9. It’s true I alter a variety of printed matter ( 10)

12. Record of traditional customs in which people have an unusual role ( 8)

14. Skilful when holding a meat- axe ( 7)

16. Forms fungi ( 6)

19. Has to modify strong language ( 5)

20. Good riders in trouble show courage, initially ( 4)

QUICK CLUES Across

1. Of trade ( 10)

7. Cleanse ( 5)

8. Ghost ( 7)

10. Overcome ( 8)

11. Outhouse ( 4)

13. Costume ( 6)

15. Bad luck ( 6)

17. Infrequent ( 4)

18. Traveller ( 8)

21. Teaching ( 7)

22. Dark ( 5)

23. Nonconformist ( 10)

Down

1. Estate ( 5)

2. Bombast ( 8)

3. Add ( 6)

4. Nipple ( 4)

5. Fastened ( 7)

6. Nobleman ( 10)

9. Second- rating ( 10)

12. Baffle ( 8)

14. Twisting ( 7)

16. Set off ( 6)

19. Rest ( 5)

20. Jetty ( 4)