Puzzle 8

Slang for an influential or important person

Feared publicly run institution for the poor

Ursa Major constellation's animal name

Actions speak louder __

Controversial issue, and lunch

Debts or money owed

Covered with a hard, crisp layer

Modern, coy term for letters. Think gastropods!

Member of wealthy ruling society

They help you go

Yuletide: another word for __

This singer was born and raised in Connecticut