Double Crossword
Cryptic puzzle
Across
6. Producing double vision? (7)
7. Everybody at home is worn out (3,2)
9. Amalgamate with me taking in a certain amount of work (5)
10. They get shot at, causing great upheaval in back-street (7)
12. Gets rid of crooked tendencies (11)
14. One with a standard commission? (4-7)
18. They process leather for old sixpences (7)
19. Perfect concept by a learner (5)
21. In a lively dance, five make merry (5)
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Down
1. Duck down (5)
2. We hear the stronghold went into action (6)
3. This can cause laughter or tears (3)
4. Land in flames (6)
5. Being inclined to taking part in the tournament (7)
8. See 22 Across
11. This will cool down the food with a flourish! (7)
13. Sticks parts! (7)
15. Robber bands round eastern river (6)
16. Salad food I have to finish first (6)
17. Breathing-space father needs to put to good purpose (5)
20. The Royal Ball (3)
Quick puzzle
Across
6. Bill (7)
7. Defy (5)
9. Semblance (5)
10. Dishevelled (7)
12. Forced (11)
14. Deceive (6-5)
18. Windlass (7)
19. Unclear (5)
21. Courage (5)
22. Integrity (7)
Down
1. Nose (5)
2. Alarm (6)
3. Deed (3)
4. Although (6)
5. Prop (7)
8. Ask (7)
11. Supervisor (7)
13. Drinkable (7)
15. Halve (6)
16. Scruffy (6)
17. Share (5)
20. Noah's boat (3)
Monday's solutions
CRYPTIC
Across: 1 Thoroughly; 7 Amass; 8 Look-out; 10 Hat-trick; 11 Five; 13 Number; 15 Ring up; 17 Tick; 18 Ruthless; 21 No-balls; 22 Obese; 23 Headstones;
Down: 1 Trait; 2 Observed; 3 O'clock; 4 Goon; 5 Looting; 6 Washington; 9 Trespassed; 12 High-born; 14 Macabre; 16 Outset; 19 Evens; 20 Fled
QUICK
Across: 1 Antagonise; 7 Blear; 8 Rummage; 10 Vitality; 11 Flop; 13 Bemuse; 15 Answer; 17 Able; 18 Atremble; 21 Dwindle; 22 Tonic; 23 Relentless;
Down: 1 Avert; 2 Tireless; 3 Gyrate; 4 Name; 5 Swallow; 6 Above-board; 9 Experience; 12 Unsettle; 14 Malaise; 16 Street; 19 Bonus; 20 Edge