PIECEWORD

With the help of the Across clues only, can you fit the 25 pieces into their correct positions in the empty grid (which, when completed, will exhibit a symmetrical pattern)? ACROSS 1 Having a bad reaction (to) •

Nasal passage

3 Musical term meaning ‘brisk’ •

Came, turned up

5 Chilled • Small weight

7 Very large (sum of money) •

Individual, human

9 Checkerboard diamond pattern •

Woollen cloth mixed with silk

11 ___ twins, children who look exactly alike • Flightless bird of New Zealand

13 Protected against risk • Line

where land meets sky

15 Produce, deliver • Gruffly