Double crossword 1-1001485

Cryptic puzzle 1-1001485

Across

7. Imaginary air trip? (6,2,5)

8. They could come from the forces if they are functionaries (8)

9. At that time the heart of the Greek capital (4)

10. Ship looks sharp? (6)

12. Carry too far because of celebration (6)

14. A maths problem makes for respiratory trouble (6)

16. Mavis has a childish infection (6)

18. Uninteresting place to live? (4)

20. Photo of a quick bit of shooting (8)

22. Be strongly inclined to be clever (4,1,4,4)

Down

1. Boundaries entirely made on hands and knees (3,5)

2. It goes about that he's no altruist (6)

3. Some nasty eye complaint (4)

4. Branch not hitting the target? (8)

5. Rook on board (6)

6. A measure of care (4)

11. Direction indicator could be so daring! (4-4)

13. Ignore the deduction (8)

15. Strong dislike of Communist wearing headgear (6)

17. Take up the summary again (6)

19. Metal for the van? (4)

21. I'm all right - but in a frenzy (4)

Quick puzzle

Across

7. Test (3,2,3,5)

8. Skull (8)

9. Counterfeit (4)

10. Niche (6)

12. Whole (6)

14. Respect (6)

16. Establish (6)

18. Languish (4)

20. Miscellaneous (8)

22. Reverse relations (4,3,6)

Down

1. Lodgings (8)

2. Hit (6)

3. Cease (4)

4. Ardour (8)

5. Gain (6)

6. Volume (4)

11. Fellow-feeling (8)

13. Palliated (8)

15. Machine (6)

17. Pulsates (6)

19. Noisy (4)

21. Satisfy fully (4)

Quick puzzle Monday's solutions

CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Oder; 8 Extra-mural; 9 Windmill; 10 Ruby; 12 Aghast; 14 Ragman; 15 Keeps a; 17 Siting; 18 Ally; 19 Cool head; 21 Main course; 22 Dash. Down: 2 Diving-bell; 3 Reed; 4 Strict; 5 Tailor; 6 Outright; 7 Play; 11 Brain-waves; 13 Applying; 16 Anchor; 17 Scours; 18 Arms; 20 Heed.

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QUICK - Across: 1 Pass; 8 Triumphant; 9 Complete; 10 Sled; 12 Prompt; 14 Evince; 15 Static; 17 Treble; 18 Acid; 19 Maneater; 21 Scurrilous; 22 Open. Down: 2 Autocratic; 3 Stop; 4 Direct; 5 Impede; 6 Chastise; 7 Stud; 11 Excellence; 13 Matadors; 16 Commit; 17 Tendon; 18 Apse; 20 Also.