Puzzle 1

Brightest star in the constellation Hydra.

Charges or accuses of doing wrong.

Coniferous trees, like Sitka, Norway and black.

Covered in a sugary paste like a cupcake.

Drinks mat that protects surfaces from drips.

First name of Hollywood actor D'Onofrio.

Mardi Gras' "fat" weekday.

Money put aside for future use.

NCAA Basketball Tournament March __.

Squire who saved Tyrion Lannister's life.

The poisonous plant also known as monkshood.

__ uppers banged the window to get you up for work.