The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,503 - Sep 27 2009

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Addition to fare from Italy is nothing more than nuisance PESTO
Aircraft improperly used by Washington? CHOPPER
Cost of stocking river with some swans EXPENSE
Cross put in ground by religious group INTERSECT
Data about university's prestige STATUS
Defender in squad initially one of the losers (not a keeper) SWEEPER
Drink made from stuff that's sold in bars CHOCOLATE
Educational institution centred on poet and economist OPENUNIVERSITY
Effectively put end to national spirit SCOTCH
Expert with good instincts making forecasts PROGNOSES
Honest, though not on the level UPRIGHT
In area, is living EXISTENT
It can put extra energy in horse CHARGER
Leader of gourmets turned up excellent port GENOA
Old people that could be confused, for instance ANCIENTS
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Organisation briefly judges philosopher SOCRATES
Person in isolated state unfortunately can, we hear ALASKAN
Plants left in public squares FLORA
Producer of pictures people look down on, by the way PAVEMENTARTIST
Recording device misused in test case CASSETTE
Sign of Barbie's dedication? TOKEN
Social gathering � note, male person's kept outside HENPARTY
Somehow ape isn't as wise as man SAPIENT
Swallow mushroom, in turn ACCEPT
Take care of properties in theatres with it HOUSESIT
To date, get love seat, right? SOFAR
Weapon military commander deployed over time SHOTGUN
Where pigs may be taken is warm TOASTY
With respect to changes, known to select few TOPSECRET
Words specifically used for parts of year TERMS