CLOCK WORD

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 American film director. 1. Abrade 2. Counsel 3. Confuse 4. Small pool of

water

5. Part of a meal 6. Opportunity 7. Martial art 8. Frozen spike 9. Beginner 10. Royal heir 11. Native American tribe 12. Modest