The Guardian - Speedy crossword No 1,157 - Dec 3 2017

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Achieve, make REALISE
Adult insect IMAGO
Alfalfa LUCERNE
Crush, subjugate OPPRESS
Especially fine or decorative clothing RAIMENT
European currency replaced by the euro in 2002 DRACHMA
Fails to interest or excite LEAVESONECOLD
Loosen a grip; release RELAXONESHOLD
Make (something) possible OPENTHEDOORTO
Makes an unpleasant or painful experience more palatable SUGARSTHEPILL
Matter of debate ISSUE
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Minor prophet and book of the Old Testament HOSEA
Movie of the same name starring Jean Simmons (1949) and Brooke Shields (1980) THEBLUELAGOON
Name applied to any of the four main Gospels EVANGEL
Of superior grade PRIME
Purposeful surveillance to guard or observe VIGIL
Set of principles ETHIC
Slang word meaning both marijuana and informant GRASS
Stretch of water between the North Sea and English Channel STRAITOFDOVER
Structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops HELIX
Underwriter, risk taker INSURER
Wild marjoram OREGANO