Puzzle 17

Taking someone hostage

Frame at the top end of a bed

Dog Day __, heist movie with Pacino in the p.m.

Gambling token in a card room

Stirring; e.g. thought-__

Don't worry, forget about it

Small carpet used by Muslims five times a day

Overwhelming 'earth moving' victory at the polls

Hump day; middle of the working week

Respiring

Ocean sports equipment for riding waves

Legal documents, stating terms and conditions

__ when you're having fun; set phrase

Bread made from fermented flour mixture