This crossword No. 16417 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 Dec 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 16417 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Intense admiration : HEROWORSHIP
7-across – Visit : STAY
8-across – Pine or larch, for instance : SOFTWOOD
9-across – Inquest holder : CORONER
11-across – Where military recruits are trained before being sent to active units : DEPOT
13-across – Fry quickly in a little fat : SAUTE
14-across – Cut-out design : STENCIL
16-across – Thick slice of bread : DOORSTEP
17-across – Superficial — not serious : FLIP
18-across – It’s ‘hands off’! : STANDOFFISH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hunter’s object : PREY
2-down – Distorted : TWISTED
3-down – Hard work : GRAFT
4-down – Chinese-style noodles with shredded meat or seafood and vegetables : CHOWMEIN
5-down – Controversial issues? : HOTPOTATOES
6-down – Closest possible end to a race : PHOTOFINISH
10-down – Sudden occurrence : OUTBREAK
12-down – Break a journey : STOPOFF
15-down – Preliminary drawing : STUDY
17-down – Hinder — prevent : FOIL
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.