Cryptic puzzle
Across
7. A lot appear due in inhabited region (9,4)
8. Where to give the camper a ring? (4,4)
9. Tax on loyalty and respect? (4)
10. 1000 assorted clues to body tissue (6)
12. A way of approach to a meeting-place (6)
14. Commencement of display (3-3)
16. He fits out object with magical power (6)
18. One not needed by chief cook (4)
20. Inspector returns chopper to collier (8)
22. Mental agility from nimble, slim monarch (5,8)
Down
1. Domestic regulation affords some independence (4,4)
2 and 15 Down. No place for a private secretary? (6,6)
3. Morally low HQ (4)
4. Fifty percent untouched by player? (4,4)
5. Does it show things in a wicked light? (6)
6. Rhythm needed to inflict defeat? (4)
11. Plea for half open international agreement (8)
13. Not able to perceive US engine breaking down (8)
15. See 2 Down
17. Calling for care and skill – like whist? (6)
19. The time that mostly belongs to us? (4)
21. Keen to help about five (4)
Quick puzzle
Across
7. Many (13)
8. Dependable (8)
9. Meek (4)
10. Gap (6)
12. Maintain (6)
14. Sprinkle (6)
16. Set off (6)
18. Loosen (4)
20. Fragrant (8)
22. Humane (13)
Down
1. Youthful (8)
2. Severe (6)
3. Stump (4)
4. Gum (8)
5. Spite (6)
6. Ringlet (4)
11. Alarm (8)
13. Calmness (8)
15. Punctual (6)
17. Appertain (6)
19. Niche (4)
21. Ooze (4)
Monday's solutions
CRYPTIC
Across: 1 Flop; 8 Even number; 9 Fair deal; 10 Noon; 12 Fiscal; 14 Robots; 15 Ascent; 17 Obeyed; 18 Lens; 19 Outright; 21 Make up time; 22 Amen.
Down: 2 Legal issue; 3 Peer; 4 Reveal; 5 Angler; 6 Amenable; 7 Iran; 11 On the whole; 13 Chessmen; 16 Troops; 17 Outfit; 18 Limp; 20 Idea.
QUICK
Across: 1 Prod; 8 Abominable; 9 Upheaval; 10 Tear; 12 Injury; 14 Purity; 15 Girder; 17 Allege; 18 Gear; 19 Pristine; 21 Forefather; 22 Tame.
Down: 2 Responsive; 3 Daze; 4 Convey; 5 Fillip; 6 Pastoral; 7 Dear; 11 Antagonism; 13 Underfed; 16 Repeal; 17 Alight; 18 Gift; 20 Tart.
