Puzzle 17

Iconic Brazilian beach, south of Copacabana

European nobleman ranking above count, below duke

Long running sitcom was Cheers spinoff

Irish stick-and-ball game for women, like hurling

Julie Andrews' 2nd husband: film director Blake __

An advance; partial payment

Expensive crimson spice derived from dried flowers

First name of both Scary Spice and Sporty Spice

Curly-haired dogs, often given pom-pom hairdos

Big fluffy floor cushion stuffed with tiny beads

Time period; where a story takes place

A visible exhibit, item for sale