Common Bond

Each of these answers share a commonality. It could be meanings, word associations, letters or maybe even something more devious.

-1. fracas
-2. repository
-3. innovation
-4. pillage
-5. custodian
-6. rhythmic interval
-7. relevant
-8. sweet drink, sometimes medicated
-9. union
-10. enhance
-11. feverish
-12. bamboozle

8. Julep

Hmmm, if Cheryl is correct my thinking is wrong.

10. embellish

5. Janitor

2. vault or deposit

12. deceive

4.Despoil

Redz, Curly and Haroula try again. Everyone else..

I should have known, Cheryl is always right
7. apropos

That's a good one!

I thought ALL women were always right.

6. beat

Nope, try again Bob

11. febrile

Nice solve, Sondi

6. octave

Joan, was there ever any question?

1. mayhem

2. sepulcher

4. Maraud

3. Novelty

10. augment

9. Junction

Looks like you guys nailed it.