Puzzle 18

Northern province of Ireland

Child star and diplomat, Shirley __

Make something less perfect

One of the main veggies in vichyssoise

French painter of Grande Odalisque

No pain, __; it's worth putting effort in

Authority on sweet potatoes: George Washington __

Word for a soccer keeper

A __, a tasket, a green and yellow basket

Court position of Rigoletto, in said-named opera