The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 26,054 - Oct 8 2009

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A pick-me-up given to pet in such a fitful state CATATONIC
A tar containing a measure of acidity? ASPHALT
Back seat taken by individual working to support contraceptive PILLION
Disbelief at seeing he is taken in by cash machine ATHEISM
Downgrade potential for including storage facility DEPOT
Eloquent letters, no question, making an explosive mixture TOLUENE
Gallery welcomes head of state's experience TASTE
Gives permission for bit of bridge needing impressions RUBBERSTAMPS
Makes use of plans by the compiler making a comeback EMPLOYS
Merit award accepted by one marrying a dull person BROMIDE
Old Testament greeting from Shakespearean character OTHELLO
One has difficulty talking -- just runs onto broken mast STAMMERER
Physical outcome for which runners pay ATHLETESFOOT
Retail outlet's scales need it badly DELICATESSEN
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Robbery at poor grandma's bash SMASHANDGRAB
Sales talk about a new implant for canine SPANIEL
Saw wanderer in borders of Punjab PROVERB
Scientist's very quiet investment in state benefit initially rewarded DOPPLER
Staked one million pounds initially on bad deal IMPALED
Swindles tearaways? RIPOFFS
Talk of attempt with engineers in galley TRIREME
The best company at producing cold weather gear TOPCOAT
Trainees in lifting steam hammers MALLETS
Transport that's inherited? ESTATECAR
Turns, beginning to show legs SPINS
Went first for such a voter LEFTIST
Worried editor supporting people in wrong TORMENTED
Write up a report reviewing stage performance OPERA