The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,603 - Feb 15 2005

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Clues Answers
...in poor shape when you're out of it KILTER
A case of narcissism? VANITY
A revolutionary filling for empty sweet packet SACHET
A Tory leader in press appraisal RATING
Almost go out to see 'Midnight Express' GUTTER
An impediment to freedom of speech? LARYNGITIS
Ancient porkpie, for example, past its sell-by date OLDHAT
Blinking good way to stop leaks! FLASHING
Charge that I'm to set down clue, finally IMPUTE
Crumbles, perhaps, back under pressure DESSERTS
Deliberate tackle's first caught by referee MEDITATE
Drink bitter - swallowing volume before time BEVERAGE
Easy lump sum includes security ASYLUM
Fifty-one pounds in cash LIQUID
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Hilarity after ringing expression of disgust LAUGHTER
It needs to have excellent pull GOODSTRAIN
Least agitated's sick in exam STILLEST
Never odd or even, for instance PALINDROME
Paradoxically down when you're on these... UPPERS
Party people providing present DONATION
Plot by the French first minister produces uproar BEDLAM
Strong nasal output ruining evening snooze, initially SNORES
Surprise host's in a broadcast ASTONISH
Taking in a daughter by choice? ADOPTION
Telegraph is hard and dares to be different BROADSHEET
Throw out a French bench UNSETTLE
Used a lot, it's said, by sailor as a guide LODESTAR
Weirdo taking one drug after another CRACKPOT