Clockword

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

1. Draw back

2. Involve

3. Fish bristle

4. Metallic paint

5. Grain

6. Hand tool

7. Of the stars

8. Of a quarrel

9. Jacob's wife

10. Severe experience

11. Relating to nerves

12. Prickly plant