1 - SITCRR
2 - MBRAC
3 - FIZXKLS
4 - EQLIIR
5 - NGAJNG
6 - OF2CDC
7 - NUCLOO
8 - MSSSIP
9 - A10DCLS
10 - BRNE
11 - RAARKUT
12 - BNTO4
13 - CHRCHGOR
14 - NDTOWR
15 - INVU
16 - SINSWIZ
17 - FMNNYL
18 - 5YRGRNT
19 - IBLEVNU
20 - BGBRD
21 - KM4DBOD
22 - IH8SNO
23 - 2THEGI
24 - 7YRICH
25 - CSNOPNR
26 - HRMNE

2. embrace

19. I believe in you

Thanks again for these puzzles, OrleansBelle! Lots of fun.

4. equalizer

17. feminine wiles

1. sightseers

8. Mississippi

13. churchgoer