1 Herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves (4) - 3 A long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass (8) - 9 A movement back from an impact (7) - 10 Act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belie (5) - 11 Lower in rank, power, or authority (5) - 12 A member of a legation (6) - 14 A residential part of town away from the central commercial district (6) - 16 A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon (6) - 19 An absence of emotion or enthusiasm (6) - 21 An island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area (5) - 24 At or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship (5) - 25 Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of (7) - 26 A shade of green tinged with yellow (3,5) - 27 Move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut (4) .

1 Highly involved or intricate (8) - 2 Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea (5) - 4 (informal) a quick private conference (6) - 5 Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner (5) - 6 Caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets (7) - 7 Make level or straight (4) - 8 A hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter (6) - 13 Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry (8) - 15 Granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings (7) - 17 Simple and unpretentious in behavior (6) - 18 A complex of enzymes that cause glycolysis; originally found in yeast but also present in higher organisms (6) - 20 A person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting) (5) - 22 Underneath, below, directly under (5) - 23 Press down tightly (4) .