Puzzle 9

Cute, lovable

Consuming liquids, such as water or alcohol

Courtesy and goodwill to others

The Vampire Chronicles writer

The internal bone structure of a human

In the night sky, not new or full

Relating to a particular subject

US hitting and fielding game played on a diamond

Take over the place, position, or role of someone

Professional mender

Working 9 to 5, 5 days a week

Real or solid; tangible

Board game in which you buy streets and houses

Fine-quality material made from goat's wool

Salivating, slobbering

Brandishing, holding a weapon