Puzzle 9

Corkscrew curls like Shirley Temple

Historic division of Ireland; e.g. Munster, Ulster

Similar to baseball but played on a smaller field

Acted maternally to someone

Deep decorative picture surround

Natural ability

__ Triangles, spreadable cheese

Small spring bulbs come in purple and gold colors

To be prepared to do something

Side part __, a hairstyle

19th century Russian composer Nikolay Rimsky-__

One who designs machinery or bridges

S. P. L. __, inventor of the pH scale in science