1. (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

2. people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

3. obtain or provide money for

4. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

5. a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

6. United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)

7. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

10. mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

8. a condition or position in which you find yourself

9. protection against future loss

11. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

12. the person who leads a musical group