1: Visible electrical releases created by thunderstorms.

4: Fasteners fitted to doors or drawers to keep them firmly closed.

6: A liquid substance that doesn't mix with water.

8: A month falling in autumn.

10: An associate who works with others toward a common goal.

11: Established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; 'It is ______ that they were on the bus.'

13: Plural form of 'poem.'

14: The past tense of 'eat.'

15: Of great consequence.

16: Small thin inflatable rubber bag with a narrow neck.

19: Opposite of advance

20: Contraction for 'I will.'

21: 'See that ____ nest? I think it contains eggs.'

22: Transport people in the air with these.

1: Large predatory felines of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the males.

2: A medium large breed with a golden coat. This breed of dog is very active and fun-loving but also exceptionally patient.

3: Protection against future loss.

4: At some eventual time in the future; 'Okay Joe, I'll see you ______ tomorrow.'

5: Widespread uprising in Cuba that overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.

7: The naval officer in command of a military ship.

8: Have ownership or possession of something

9: Speed competitions held at a specified time on a regular course; 'My grandpa is a big fan of horse ______.'

12: Synonym of 'escapee'

13: Synonym of 'associate'

14: Synonym of 'come in'

16: Flocks of these fly south for the winter.

17: To not tell the truth is to tell a ______.

18: He is very busy and must make many phone ______ a day.