Clockword

The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter E in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the outer circle will spell out the name of an English painter and author.

1. Speak wordily 8. Wolflike

2. American, informally 9. Member of a

3. Suitable for marriage former sect

4. Girl’s name Twist

5. Knob Pierce

6. Greek goddess Waste matter

7. Cloak

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