The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,553 - Sep 12 2010

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A couple of extra points in Tory interpretation CONVERSION
Astonish trio in front of VW heading north STUN
Comedian with point on TV as place for swearing, initially WITNESSBOX
Corruptly earning income primarily from part of Africa NIGERIAN
Criminal activity that's skilfully handled in court RACKET
Cut flower for stage DAIS
For power, part of old aircraft that's forward PROP
For whom lowering weapon in trap is a dangerous act SWORDSWALLOWER
Generating lots of interest, it makes us inquisitive, first off USURIOUS
Good-natured socialist family KINDRED
I must appear ahead of time in job I have, for certain POSITIVE
Indication of forthcoming match in fight arena ENGAGEMENTRING
Little bit inspector left, finally MORSEL
Man supporting a vote that's assumed to be valid AXIOM
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Most outstanding, could be taken for granted BESTOWED
Never wrong about European's superficial appearance VENEER
Old American from main cabin calling repeatedly INCA
Partners carried by characteristic conveyance TRANSIT
People watching interview AUDIENCE
Ponder, making most of the writer's material THINK
Recalled country in Asia, monarchy SIAM
Shake foundation ROCK
Spirits provided by good landlords GHOSTS
Top performance in form RECORD
Travel north or east, at first, in this state OREGON
Way of producing pictures occurred to artist CAMERA
Where chest may be found with gold for person seeking wealth INVESTOR
Work shown in section for modern paintings POPART