CLOCKWORD

The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter D in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the outer circle will spell out the name of a U.S. comedian and actor.

1. Slow song 2. Mean 3. Raised 4. Reptile 5. Uttered a cry of pain 6. Frank

7. Sour 8. Tugged 9. Protective device 10. Strand 11. Ridiculous 12. Fluid