Puzzle 1

White __, savior bidder of hostile takeover bid

Northern Swiss canton where German is spoken

To give someone a job, to have them work for you

Sport played on a court with rackets

Washington __, author of Rip Van Winkle

Javier __, won an Oscar for No Country for Old Men

Green or black, small, savory fruits used for oil

Renault Van range; sounds like a boss

Tool with pointed end used for writing/engraving

Mislaying, misplacing, not winning

Since 1917, a Virgin Mary pilgrimage center

Agreement preceding marriage

Camels are __ animals