HONEYCOMB PUZZLE

ALL the solutions read clockwise around their numbers. The solution to clue number 1 starts from the given letter. Solution overleaf.

1 Ambush. 2 Midrib. 3 Irking. 4 Nights. 5 Strips. 6 Pilots. 7 Stints. 8 Nitwit. 9 Wasabi. 10 Assume. 11 Embeds. 12 Deaths.