1: A now rare, almost hairless breed of dog the approximate size of a terrier with an average body temperature of 40°C.

8: Synonym of 'sick'

9: 'My favorite ______ in school is probably Biology.'

11: Singular of oases

12: Designer inits.

13: Fish eggs

14: Corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat.

17: Requests polite permission; '______ I have some more, please?'

19: Numbers or letters representing a level of quality.

20: Like some hosiery

21: A typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system.

23: __ de deux

25: Confidence scheme

27: An attitude of admiration or esteem.

28: Chicago-to-Detroit dir.

29: Armed conflict between France and England during the years from 1337 to 1453.

2: Dieter's word

3: Opposite of nice

4: Transports people to the hospital.

5: 'The Fisher King' Oscar winner Mercedes

6: Cause fear.

7: A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved.

8: Part of TGIF

10: Causes to rotate

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

15: Hagen-Dazs units: Abbr.

16: Synonym of 'wide'

17: Runner Sebastian

18: A long period with little or no rain.

21: Position six in a countable series of things.

22: Scrooge, e.g.

24: Stiff hairs

26: Wrath

28: Auricle