Puzzle 18

__ at straws; desperately looking for hope

Tennis shot with palm/racket facing to the front

Similar to an oboe, but with a single reed

Men's team tennis tournament held yearly

Type of joke. Very short. Of few words

To caution or give someone a warning

Black sticky brewers' yeast extract from Australia

Mexican beach resort famous for cliff diving shows

Without a cable; not plugged in

Small brightly-colored pet bird

Likelihood of a future event

Fire starter