The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 26,143 - Dec 30 2013

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A group of inspirational females entertains AMUSES
A Sheridan character, we hear, is coming ARRIVAL
All by oneself, helpless? UNAIDED
All the difference between life and death? LETHAL
Arranged Cup Final doesn't start — distressing PAINFUL
Bound to be against punishment CONFINE
Certificate goes to leading tactful envoy DIPLOMAT
Collects cheats TAKESIN
Coming over a river, which may be exciting ADVENTURE
Dessert wine may give one a further jolt AFTERSHOCK
Don't forget to get together again RECOLLECT
Fabric on instrument to perish ORGANDIE
Formidable opponent of note in a row TIGER
Go ahead — make a loan ADVANCE
Government by the best? Have a wry smile about it ELITISM
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I'd turn awkward on a point and butt in INTRUDE
Injury puts years on mother DAMAGE
Key equipment in a sailing vessel BRIG
Order one still refuses to obey KEEPMOVING
Scotsman takes girl to see play MACBETH
Spots, we hear, before the eyes? SPECS
Started, for instance, during Prohibition BEGAN
Still quite upset QUIET
They happen to upset Steven EVENTS
They're very high in theatrical circles GODS
Upset, stand it no more — protest! DEMONSTRATION
Use suntan lotion? It can also help in the rain OILSKIN
Warn head to display vigilance ALERTNESS
Wrong, or sure one is wrong ERRONEOUS