Puzzle 1

1995 album of romantic ballads, by Elton John.

Competition among others, i.e. ice bucket.

Competition among others, like eating cinnamon.

Conceit, big-headedness.

Elastic plastic headgear used to keep hair dry.

Exaggerated visual comedy style, with props.

Family members and their domicile.

Herbs used as a finishing touch on a dish.

Islands where the world's biggest tortoises live.

Laid by the goose in Aesop's Fables.

Large white seabird nicknamed a gooney.

Mother of Mean Girls actress Lindsay.

Skill of making things from wood.

Students who have completed university degrees.

Styling tool for locks.

Styling tool revolutionized by Lyda Newman.

Trip outdoors with fun things planned.

What candidates in the US must go through.

__ Building, NY icon for a five-and-dime merchant.