Puzzle 2

10th-century Muslim Turkic dynasty.

A short, transient being or experience.

Australia-wide childcare center chain.

Character played by Terry O'Quinn on Lost.

Chess game end.

Devices that turn direct into alternating current.

Drinking container for chardonnay or merlot.

Injections for those giving birth.

Minimalist, contemporary city design.

PBS News magazine.

Soot used as a pigment in paints, inks.

System of governance in Oman.

Tenure of one who presides over court.

Tractor manufacturer with green and yellow logo.

Where a business has professional meetings.