Word spiral

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. Keyword clue: Colour

1. Ship's company

2. Wild animal

3. Unit of length

4. Mountain lake

5. Immediately following

6. Small branch

7. Weapons

8. Hare's tail

9. Inform

10. Racing toboggan

11. Peepers

12. Card game

13. Cry of pain

14. Musical instrument

15. Entreaty

16. Way off