The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,154 - Dec 1 2018

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Clues Answers
Caste of Japanese warriors SAMURAI
Don't go! STAY
Eighth rock from the Sun NEPTUNE
Explore with the aim of gaining useful information RECCE
Falter HESITATE
Far Eastern capital TOKYO
Final outcome UPSHOT
From Haifa, perhaps? ISRAELI
German wine — horse's back 'ankle' HOCK
Incentives STIMULI
Making fine distinctions of little importance HAIRSPLITTING
Melancholic SOMBRE
Muscle spasm in the neck CRICK
Clues Answers
Mush PULP
Natter CHAT
Number placement puzzle with a 9 x 9 grid SUDOKU
Oloroso or amontillado? SHERRY
Public dishonour IGNOMINY
Religious studies THEOLOGY
Ritz or Hilton? HOTEL
Severe reprimand — laughing tones (anag) TONGUELASHING
Ship of the desert CAMEL
Supports by putting in props SHORESUP
Taking of another's property THEFT
Unleavened bread eaten at Passover MATZO
Visit, as a ghost HAUNT