Thomas Joseph puzzle clues 2016 Jan 01

• Christie's 'Death on --' Crossword Clue
• Fixed, as a piano Crossword Clue
• Gun at a race Crossword Clue
• It helps newbies Crossword Clue
• Rara -- Crossword Clue
• Sitar tunes Crossword Clue
• Takes care of Crossword Clue
• Verdi work Crossword Clue
• Weeps noisily Crossword Clue