HONEYCOMB PUZZLE
All the solutions read clockwise around their numbers. The solution to clue number 1 starts from the given letter. Solution below.
1. Principles 2. Rota 3. Choux bun 4. Nearly
5. Dash 6. Annoying 7. Rock type 8. Bubble
9. Relaxed 10. Sting 11. Jovial 12. Creeps