Wordspiral

CLUES: 1. Old wound mark 2. Hurry 3. Period of time 4. Bellow 5. Chesspiece 6. Slay 7. Device producing light 8. Stopper 9. Pant 10. Prod 11. Finishes 12. Close with a bang 13. Thaw 14. Hire car 15. Wading bird 16. Offscourings. Key word clue: Occupation