Puzzle 17

The Satanic __, controversial book by Mr Rushdie

Drinking in the last-chance __

Something that is not in open view

Copper, gold, or tin, for example

The Tree __, Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain star

Runny skin cream

Amount produced in a set period of time

Cord or a thin rope

Describes the taste when sand gets in sandwiches

Government agency; also writing desk with drawers

White-fleshed round root vegetable

Relating to or resembling a cat