Puzzle 1

Acidic liquid that gives bite to food.

Cold-blooded animals such as lizards and snakes.

Crisscrossed decor in a diagonal or square pattern.

Hate, loathe.

Hired cleaning employee; custodian.

Part of the cell that contains chromosomes.

Part of the hearing organ where piercings are hung.

Passageway leading to the primary bronchi.

TV show about a powerful pastry chef, __ Daisies.

The marmalade cat.