Puzzle 1

Engaging in an amusing activity

Popular Latin dance that originated in Brazil

Extensive dry desert plateau on Chilean coast

Eight of these and two thumbs to play the piano

To encourage, inspirit

Where files are kept on a computer

__ Phoenix, Johnny Cash actor

Fried thin round cake of batter

Mountain-dwelling giant; Sasquatch

Indian empire created by the warrior Chandragupta

Generosity towards the needy or suffering

Antonym of smallest

Hard rigid calcareous protection

Male spouse