Each clue has a cryptic part which leads to an undefined word(not in Chambers 2008)and a definition part for a word which is, this is the word that the letter count indicates. Indicated words are in alphabetical order, a final clue links the numbered ones.
1.A superior function, to express love(5)
2.Be united with God, turning round shit-for-brains(8)
3.Loose jumper meets with criticism, it is thick and yellow(7)
4.Undress nervously having first anal/oral sex(6)
5.Threads ones way through, becoming more trim?(6)
6.Short-change one at counter(6)
7.Others arrived holding bottles, opener provided with instructions?(4)
Almost finished, outrageous, Araucaria leaves needled?(7)