The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 26,460 - Jan 5 2015

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A channel swimmer accepts kiss from the great man ALEXANDER
After no peace I head for caution WARINESS
Being awkward, mean to get the last word AMEN
Criminal file that's wrong, then put right LIFER
False encouragement given on debts SPURIOUS
First rider on a new horse ROAN
Gather in and iron, right? INFER
Good man, competent and reliable STABLE
Helps to define the goal of angry lawyers CROSSBAR
Heroes camp out but return to base with difficulty SCRAPEHOME
Island needing second rescue vessel SARK
It normally has its contents back to front BOOKSHELF
Knew what was expected FORESAW
Lives in des res I converted RESIDES
Makes effective tools IMPLEMENTS
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More than one slice of the right allotment of shares RASHERS
My wish for something fancy WHIMSY
Needing support in business INFIRM
Nick's favourite dog WHIPPET
Refuse to start treating skin problem TRASH
Rent vehicle plant that was dormant for a long period RIPVANWINKLE
Repair with help involving minor PERIPHERAL
Small sum of money sent round as deposit SEDIMENT
Snacks for new students in rest break REFRESHMENTS
Tactful negotiator in charge DIPLOMATIC
This prize brings back the good in French language NOBEL
To be taken advantage of isn't new USED
Trophies of victory for the brave SCALPS
Unusual forenames for a lodger? FREEMASON
Wild winds rose, bringing violent disturbance ROWDINESS