2: An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants.

8: Squirt

10: 'Full House' actress

11: UN ambassador under JFK

12: Product of human creativity.

13: Arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs.

14: These dogs were bred to hunt by sight, coursing game in open areas at high speeds. Looks similar to the greyhound.

16: A rope or cable that is used to brace something; a ______ wire.

17: Produces low visibility; London is famous for it.

18: Indicating the most important performer or role; 'Joseph was the ______ man in the play.'

20: Opposite of actual

22: 'Yay!'

23: ___ Aviv

24: Goodnight girl of song

26: 'What's the __?'

27: The fire ______ raced down the street to the burning house.

1: You might see this in the sky after it rains.

3: Common pair?

4: Bowling venue for musicians?

5: A serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles).

6: Opposite of ordinary

7: Feeling a need or desire to drink.

9: Gets it’s name because it looks like it’s praying.

10: Ocean dweller with a beak

13: Allowing a choice.

15: A treeless grassy plain.

17: BFF: Best ______ Forever.

19: An animal with a very long neck.

21: House of blocks

25: Official lang. of Fiji