Word spiral

1. Plant ovule

2. Watch face

3. Zero in tennis

4. Academic test

5. 1,760 yards

6. Engrave

7. Hurt

8. Labyrinth

Starting from 1, fill in the grid in a clockwise direction with four-letter words. The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next to reveal the sevenletter key word in the shaded boxes.

9. Snake-like fishes

10. Drinks gingerly

11. Close

12. Melody

13. Epochs

14. Prophet

15. Ridge of coral

16. A matted fabric