Puzzle 9

Paper towels and sponges are both great at this.

Surprise winner, not pale.

Parachuting as sport.

Non-meat stock.

Opinion piece written by newspaper staff.

The cord that connects mother and unborn child.

Century before this current one.

Long, dried pasta often paired with meatballs.

Bold and self-assured; Demi Lovato song.

Like iron that is unable to corrode.