SPIRAL

Starting with clue No 1, fill in the grid in a clockwise direction with four-letter words, working your way to the centre of the spiral puzzle. The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next. If you’ve correctly filled in the grid, there should be a seven-letter keyword reading across from clue No 8. 1 Without proper warmth 9 Plateau 2 Highly distinguished 10 Car brand female singer 11 Decorated (cake) 3 Water 12 Slightly wet 4 Family member 13 Cause to flow in a 5 Short trip for inspection steady stream 6 Back part 14 Former Indian ruler 7 Ceiling 15 A continent 8 Smallholding 16 Curve