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  1. 5a Intense admiration (for someone) (4-7)
  2. 7a Visit (4)
  3. 8a Pine or larch, for instance (8)
  4. 9a Inquest holder (7)
  5. 11a Where military recruits are trained before being sent to active units (5)
  6. 13a Fry quickly in a little fat (5)
  7. 14a Cut-out design (7)
  8. 16a Thick slice of bread (8)
  9. 17a Superficial — not serious (4)
  10. 18a It's 'hands off'! (anag) (11)
  11. 1d Hunter's object (4)
  12. 2d Distorted (7)
  13. 3d Hard work (5)
  14. 4d Chinese-style noodles with shredded meat or seafood and vegetables (4,4)
  15. 5d Controversial issues? (3,8)
  16. 6d Closest possible end to a race (5,6)
  17. 10d Sudden occurrence (8)
  18. 12d Break a journey (4,3)
  19. 15d Preliminary drawing (5)
  20. 17d Hinder — prevent (4)