Puzzle 4

Small yellow cartoon canary, Sylvester's adversary

17th century name to describe region in NE Asia

Circulated banknotes, preferred by ransom holders

All Hallows Eve is a festival from this religion

Highwire for walking along with a balance pole

Hint, murmured implication

Lack of knowledge or awareness

Cover that reduces a light's brightness

Thin cotton mattress covering that is not fitted

Tumultuous noise of New Year crowds and horns

Greek mythology equivalent of Venus

Government by the few

Upward-facing eggs

Swamp, engulf with emotion