Puzzle 1

Homo sapiens

Vestments worn by nuns

Language where "mazel tov" means congratulations

Fish sign of the zodiac

Himalayan person who guides climbers on Everest

__ famine, Irish disaster of the 1840s

Palm tree fibre used to weave mats and baskets

Walking aid to those with a limp

Country bordering Guatemala on the north

Inflated cushion invented for car safety

Song by Duran Duran: __ Like the Wolf

Hot and humid; passionate and attractive

Feel-good TV show with a hero rough collie star

Self-service dining option

People who make bread