Puzzle 9

Birds who create mesmerizing whirling murmurations.

__ Alone; 1987 protest hit for Sting.

The Sisterhood of the __ Pants.

China container for an espresso or cappuccino.

Building site vehicle for pushing soil and rubble.

Concur, have same opinion as a person.

Becoming smaller, losing stature.

Advocacy, financial backing.

Younger brother of film director Joel.

Ancient Greek philosopher: anagram of "late riots".

The edges of your breakfast rashers.

Greek island also called Zante.

Himalayan massif climbed in 1950.

Tethered tennis for summer gardens.

Punting job for a Venetian in a fancy uniform.

Portuguese soccer star Ronaldo's first name.

Invisible friend.

The radiology technique MRI or magnetic __ imaging.

Ken __ played oil magnate Cliff Barnes in Dallas.