WORD WHEEL

YOU have ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each word must use the hub letter and at least three others, and letters may be used only once. You can’t use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Verbs ending in ‘s’ permitted. Clue for today’s nine-letter word: Acer lacking a blemish starts the year with firm standing. RATING: 15 words, average; 20, good; 25, very good; 30 or more, excellent.