The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 21,707 - Oct 4 1999

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A long way off getting a return of service AFAR
An old record-player NEEDLE
Artist's backpay REWARD
Ballet posture of Lincoln in square dance ARABESQUE
Can holy orders be so calm and peaceful? HALCYON
Cause to appear in bodily form when in a trance, perhaps INCARNATE
Chorus of 'don'ts'? REFRAIN
Compensate with cosmetics? MAKEUP
Disciple has to stick by holy writ ADHERENT
Dry off and smooth with sandpaper RUBDOWN
Exclude underworld leader with pass DISQUALIFY
Firm plan INTENT
Group of soldiers in particular DETAIL
Gypsum and basalt are different ALABASTER
It makes light work of passing course CURRENT
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Left one extremely out of sorts LIVERY
Military show leaves a permanent impression on one TATTOO
Not the best way to beat an opponent WORST
One member to take part in strike IMPACT
Piece of news I encountered on return ITEM
Pipes may be severely tested ONTHERACK
Pope with aspiration to become emperor HADRIAN
She turns eastern hearts THERESA
Speak evil about none VOICE
Stake for backing hotly-tipped runner ETNA
State it is lent, hence restitution is required LIECHTENSTEIN
Struggles to maintain faith in the past CRUSADES
Trial run in the theatre HEAT
Workman who naturally works his way up BRICKLAYER