The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,417 - Dec 19 2022

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Clues Answers
Break a journey STOPOFF
Chinese-style noodles with shredded meat or seafood and vegetables CHOWMEIN
Closest possible end to a race PHOTOFINISH
Controversial issues? HOTPOTATOES
Cut-out design STENCIL
Distorted TWISTED
Fry quickly in a little fat SAUTE
Hard work GRAFT
Hinder — prevent FOIL
Hunter's object PREY
Clues Answers
Inquest holder CORONER
Intense admiration (for someone) HEROWORSHIP
It's 'hands off'! (anag) STANDOFFISH
Pine or larch, for instance SOFTWOOD
Preliminary drawing STUDY
Sudden occurrence OUTBREAK
Superficial — not serious FLIP
Thick slice of bread DOORSTEP
Visit STAY
Where military recruits are trained before being sent to active units DEPOT