PIECE WORD

WITH the help of the Across clues only, can you fit the pieces into their correct positions in the grid? When complete, the grid has a symmetrical pattern. ACROSS 1 Resistant to the elements 3 Energetic Cuban dance • Textile 5 Paintbrush cleaner • Smelt awful 6 Stretch (out) • AeLated water 7 Spick and span • Scottish slang for ‘hooligan’ 8 Become larger • Geography book 10 Piercing, ear‑splitting • Musical instrument 12 Favoured, privileged