Puzzle 3

__ bone, also stapes, found in the middle ear

Sense Beethoven lost in his 30s

Tidal river mouth

A wide-brimmed hat, associated with cowboys

Fortress on high ground protecting a city

World-famous news agency based in London

Julia __, actress, won an Oscar as Erin Brockovich

Electric mixing machine with a powerful blade

Raw fish, Japanese style (without rice)

Bent, dishonest

Ban a practice or law

Holds like a baby

__ Stone, helped decipher hieroglyphics

Green gem