Puzzle 15

French stepped plant pot stand

Green __ Street, sisters love same man

Japanese close combat against armed person

Youthful, timeless, unlined

The darkest hour is just before __

Country where potato salad originated

Aggressive occupier

Becoming tart

Downpayment for security

The lower edge of a person's skull

Cringed in fear

Pre-fight measuring of boxers

Kidnaps for money