Puzzle 17

Pay someone to cover their expenses.

Popular Renaissance hue of orange-red.

Little bird that has just left the nest.

Written language of the ancient Sumerians.

Wall protector also known as skirting.

1980s music associated with smiley face emblem.

Unconventional, out of the ordinary.

Commotion, ruckus, disturbance.

Ancient woodland of Eriador, in Middle-earth.

White-ish green, named after a post-dinner sweet.

Ability to transmit unspoken thoughts to others.