2: To a severe or serious degree.

6: Opposite of illegal

7: Jan. honoree

8: A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior.

10: Life at an old newsstand?

12: Take a sample of.

13: A type of hardwood tree and sweet syrup.

1: A member of a police force.

2: Take the first step in carrying out an action.

3: Hi-tech connection

4: Sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked.

5: An ancient toy breed of dog, originating in China. They were the favored imperial pet.

9: An important question that is in dispute.

11: A preparation for chewing; hard to get out of hair.

12: The highest or uppermost side of anything.