Submissions

Clue: Sitcom that received 17 Emmy nominations in 2011
Answer: MODERNFAMILY
Clue: Tearfully sentimental
Answer: MAUDLIN
Clue: Most pessimistic
Answer: BLEAKEST
Clue: Empire-building activity
Answer: COLONIZING
Clue: Plague
Answer: BLIGHT
Clue: Big name in lawn care products
Answer: ORTHO
Clue: Like large estates
Answer: ACRED
Clue: Prescribed by law
Answer: STATUTORY
Clue: Rejoinder
Answer: RIPOSTE
Clue: Usual procedure
Answer: CUSTOM