Missing Launchpad after macOS upgrade: How to restore quick app access?

I just upgraded to the new MacOS and Launchpad has vanished. When I do the squeeze on the trackpad I get spotlight (which is already CMD-Space)

But what it shows is useless to try and find anything. I have to scroll through numerous apps to find the one I want. Or I have to type it in.

Previously with Launchpad it was just squeeze and click the app I wanted. I didn't think I would feel anger using a Mac, but here we are. :-/

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Original Title: Launchpad is missing