Puzzle 1

1586 conspiracy to kill Queen Elizabeth I: __ Plot.

Acoustic music, e.g. without electric effects.

An evil clown created by Stephen King.

Exciting, breathtaking.

Graphic that shows relative prominence of words.

Knocked into a __, means to outdo or defeat.

Little sausages in bacon make pigs in blankets.

Medical determination based on symptoms.

Metal footwear for a large barn animal.

Month for Oktoberfest in Munich.

Month for the start of Oktoberfest in Munich.

Sentiments of welcome.

Vicarage or rectory.

Video footage shot on a camcorder.

Wobbly sea creature with fronds.