Puzzle 9

Mother of the Muses in Greek mythology.

Cannibalistic canine name for a ruthless situation.

Traditional "good luck" wish before a performance.

Ancient skeleton fossils that vanished in 1941.

Point on a compass directly opposite northwest.

Not conforming to standard opinion or belief.

Frog, salamander or newt, for example.

Largest body of water in the Alps.

Backstage call for first act's actors to get ready.

Latin word abbreviated to "viz" in English.

Spin on one foot like a ballerina.

It could involve a palm, a crimp or false shuffle.

French writer who developed theatrical naturalism.

Hollywood producer John, directed Predator.