Cryptic puzzle
Across
7 And 8 Across. Another pine I transplanted outside (2,3,4,3)
8. See 7 Across
9. Being hampered, made painful progress (7)
10. It is brought in to beat Hyperion (5)
12. See 21 Across
15. One who's celebrated for lack of skill? (10)
18. Confidently expect credit (5)
19. Walter's turned into a spendthrift (7)
21. 11 Down and 12 Across. Now can't be matched, we're told (5,2,2,4,4,3,7)
22. Dismiss about fifty for being unconscientious (5)
Down
1. There may well be a catch in this (7,3)
2. A large container in the ship for cigarette-ends (5)
3. See 17 Down
4. Support what robbers do on the way (4,2)
5. Let's beat crashes – use it when travelling (4-4)
6. The normal restrictions for political groups (7)
11. See 21 Across
13. Regulars making a small section in the colours (8)
14. More resolute, having put on weight (7)
16. Most inferior variety of towels (6)
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Hide Ad17 And 3 Down. It's used to make a tremendous impression for the United Kingdom! (5,4)
20. It's only fair to hear broadcast twice (2-2)
Quick puzzle
Across
7. Think (5)
8. Spectre (7)
9. Inbred (7)
10. Loop (5)
12. Ornamental (10)
15. Assortment (10)
18. Clamorous (5)
19. Segment (7)
21. Forebode (7)
22. Sufficient (5)
Down
1. Rustic (10)
2. Origin (5)
3. Rip (4)
4. Sun-god (6)
5. Keep up (8)
6. Deputised (5,2)
11. Impartial (4-6)
13. Commonplace (8)
14. Had ambition (7)
16. Hear (6)
17. Frosty (5)
20. Applaud (4)
Tuesday's solutions
CRYPTIC
Across: 1 Incessant; 8 Lie; 9 Appropriate; 11 Resolve; 12 Petal; 13 Issued; 15 Yeomen; 17 Forte; 18 Almonds; 20 Painted lady; 22 Cut; 23 Snow-shoes.
Down:2 Nip; 3 Stool; 4 Air-bed; 5 Traipse; 6 Kleptomania; 7 Headlines; 10 Postscripts; 11 Reinforce; 14 Enemies; 16 Tattoo; 19 Modes; 21 Due.
QUICK
Across: 1 Abundance; 8 Odd; 9 Tribulation; 11 Recital; 12 Odour; 13 Caress; 15 Menace; 17 Steer; 18 Amplify; 20 Adolescence; 22 Out; 23 Senescent.
Down: 2 Bar; 3 Daunt; 4 Nearly; 5 Evil one; 6 Consolation; 7 Adversely; 10 Incarcerate; 11 Recession; 14 Serious; 16 Careen; 19 Paces; 21 Con.