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ANSWERS BELOW - both quick crossword and cryptic crossword

18/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 7 All-in wrestler; 8 Bypasses; 9 Long; 10 Firmer; 12 Nodded; 14 Census; 16 Debase; 18 Tire; 20 Assorted; 22 Service medals. Down: 1 Playtime; 2 Disarm; 3 Ewes; 4 Reasoned; 5 Stolid; 6 Mean; 11 Research; 13 Easterly; 15 Sleeve; 17 Baroda; 19 Idea; 21 Some.

Quick: Across: 7 Extraordinary; 8 Convince; 9 Area; 10 Pulled; 12 Indeed; 14 Remiss; 16 Errata; 18 Trap; 20 Opponent; 22 Counterfeited. Down: 1 Exposure; 2 Drivel; 3 Soon; 4 Adhesive; 5 In hand; 6 Free; 11 Discover; 13 Extended; 15 Impend; 17 Rancid; 19 Rook; 21 Puff.

17/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 1 Foot; 8 Headhunter; 9 China tea; 10 Hose; 12 Cradle; 14 Steers; 15 Adages; 17 Badger; 18 Nora; 19 Veronica; 21 Taking down; 22 Erse. Down: 2 On the radio; 3 Thin; 4 Castle; 5 Cheats; 6 In the end; 7 Free; 11 Streetcars; 13 Dog Latin; 16 Savage; 17 Barrow; 18 Note; 20 Nine.

Quick: Across: 1 Hail; 8 At long last; 9 Disagree; 10 Airy; 12 Attest; 14 Taurus; 15 Instil; 17 Seethe; 18 Rear; 19 Question; 21 Break of day; 22 Sled. Down: 2 Assistance; 3 Lava; 4 Claret; 5 Intent; 6 Pleasure; 7 Stay; 11 Rough house; 13 External; 16 Liquor; 17 Steady; 18 Ruby; 20 Toys.

16/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 7 Hoots; 8 Oxidate; 9 Martini; 10 Dress; 12 Ironmaster; 15 Plane-table; 18 Teals; 19 Ostrich; 21 Stiffen; 22 Piton. Down: 1 Chimney pot; 2 Court; 3 Asti; 4 Notion; 5 Windfall; 6 Majesty; 11 Stretching; 13 Reels off; 14 Paladin; 16 A point; 17 Fists; 20 Type.

Quick: Across: 7 Brave; 8 Cheerio; 9 Extreme; 10 Found; 12 Bitterness; 15 On the quiet; 18 Swell; 19 Trivial; 21 Accused; 22 Alert. Down: 1 Obsequious; 2 Party; 3 Cede; 4 Accept; 5 Perforce; 6 Groused; 11 Disability; 13 Idealist; 14 Stretch; 16 Untidy; 17 Miser; 20 Iran.

15/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 1 Practices; 8 Urn; 9 Enlargement; 11 Customs; 12 Sense; 13 Rattle; 15 On show; 17 Erica; 18 Anagram; 20 Under orders; 22 Nut; 23 Residents. Down: 2 Run; 3 Torso; 4 Crease; 5 Stetson; 6 Put in charge; 7 In the swim; 10 Last tribute; 11 Carpeting; 14 Leander; 16 Padres; 19 Aired; 21 Rat.

Quick: Across: 1 Suffocate; 8 Oar; 9 Retribution; 11 Secrete; 12 Ocean; 13 Intact; 15 Reduce; 17 Eerie; 18 Appends; 20 Impropriety; 22 Set; 23 Resilient. Down: 2 Use; 3 Opine; 4 Acumen; 5 Epitome; 6 Consequence; 7 Brainless; 10 Taciturnity; 11 Spineless; 14 Creeper; 16 Famous; 19 Peril; 21 Tan.

14/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 7 Abacus; 8 Bistro; 10 Maltese; 11 Horde; 12 Stop; 13 Novel; 17 Prize; 18 Scar; 22 Above; 23 Riotous; 24 Cannon; 25 Orange. Down: 1 Palmist; 2 Ball boy; 3 Lures; 4 Fighter; 5 Storm; 6 Cones; 9 Below zero; 14 Freedom; 15 Account; 16 Crossed; 19 Watch; 20 Joint; 21 Board.

Quick: Across: 7 Repine; 8 Damage; 10 Verbose; 11 Alive; 12 Read; 13 Tally; 17 State; 18 Poor; 22 Tramp; 23 Tension; 24 Fluffy; 25 Rugged. Down: 1 Bravery; 2 Spartan; 3 Annoy; 4 Manacle; 5 Valid; 6 Sever; 9 Devastate; 14 Stupefy; 15 Foliage; 16 Grenade; 19 Stuff; 20 Vague; 21 Annul.

13/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 1 Pedal; 4 Octopus; 8 Contact; 9 Olive; 10 User; 11 Hang back; 13 Ears; 14 Stye; 16 Overseer; 17 Fine; 20 Smear; 21 Potting; 22 Suspect; 23 Pitch. Down: 1 Picture houses; 2 Dunce; 3 Lead; 4 Outlay; 5 Thoughts; 6 Private; 7 Speak at length; 12 Preserve; 12 Eyeless; 15 Despot; 18 Idiot; 19 Step.

Quick: Across: 1 Stiff; 4 Striped; 8 Elector; 9 Chess; 10 Pile; 11 Illusion; 13 Raid; 14 Isle; 16 Backbone; 17 Ache; 20 Adder; 21 Examine; 22 Dissect; 23 Fleet. Down: 1 Sweep the board; 2 Ideal; 3 Fate; 4 Shrill; 5 Recourse; 6 Precise; 7 Disengagement; 12 Disburse; 13 Recedes; 15 Intent; 18 Crime; 19 Waif.

11/09/21

DOUBLE CROSSWORD:

Cryptic: Across: 3 Chaffinch; 8 Body; 9 Breakfast; 10 Exiled; 11 Beard; 14 Title; 15 Mean; 16 Tramp; 18 Viol; 20 Arose; 21 Nails; 24 Lariat; 25 Badminton; 26 Tour; 27 Brashness. Down: 1 Objective; 2 Addiction; 4 Hard; 5 Frame; 6 Infirm; 7 Cash; 9 Beret; 11 Bears; 12 Depositor; 13 Inventory; 17 Pagan; 19 Lammas; 22 Lenin; 23 Fair; 24 Lots.

Quick: Across: 3 Patrician; 8 Reap; 9 Pedagogue; 10 Needed; 11 Smash; 14 Unfit; 15 Eire; 16 Yearn; 18 Cold; 20 Evade; 21 Least; 24 Resist; 25 Deliverer; 26 Turn; 27 Mentality. Down: 1 Pronounce; 2 Waterfall; 4 Aped; 5 Realm; 6 Choose; 7 Abute; 9 Petty; 11 Start; 12 Hilarious; 13 Repentant; 17 Never; 19 Desist 22 Spell; 23 Cede; 24 Rent.