Inde.sun.

[avalone]

Attacks amateur avarice,perhaps by sending books back.Answer looks like Rams into. But where does the R come from?
French son gets lighter. D???S
Government helps to screw the poor finally. P???R
Thanks in advance

[Captain2]

3 Is it 'helps' or 'help'?

If 'Help' then POWER - last/finally letters of rest of clue = Government

[slaney]

Lays into -
Lay =amateur,
sin= avarice perhaps,
to OT (books) reversed

[avalone]

Thanks for help.Any ideas for other clue?

[Captain2]

Is it 'HELP' then in No 3?

[avalone]

Yes. Power looks good. Any idea on other clue?

[Captain2]

How about 'DAWNS' for lighter - but can't parse it. :-(

[dannyk13]

Dawn(French) +s

[Captain2]

*** Hell - DAWN French _ S for son

[avalone]

Thanks for all efforts. All clues are easy when you see the answers.