Cryptic puzzle
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)
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Hide Ad6. 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 puzzle
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. Non-conformist (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)
Friday's solutions
CRYPTIC
Across: 7 Radiolocation; 8 Diagonal; 9 A bow; 10 Stream; 12 Taking; 14 Primer; 16 Rococo; 18 Icon; 20 Deposits; 22 Rude awakening.
Down: 1 Banister; 2 Single; 3 Plan; 4 Sculptor; 5 Attack; 6 So-so; 11 Mark down; 13 Nicotine; 15 Manger; 17 Casing; 19 Coup; 21 Pike.
QUICK
Across: 7 Multicoloured; 8 Ugliness; 9 Same; 10 Missal; 12 Fierce; 14 Repast; 16 Lament; 18 Abet; 20 Taciturn; 22 By word of mouth.
Down: 1 Quagmire; 2 Stairs; 3 Ache; 4 Blissful; 5 Pursue; 6 Deem; 11 Latitude; 13 Contrite; 15 Action; 17 Motion; 19 Boys; 21 Cuff.