| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Family ties for the mother's boy | ||
| Mother-and-child bond (5,7) | Puzzler | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Material ties that can become too binding? (5-7) | ||
| Parting with son's awkward, without right maternal bonds? | The Guardian Cryptic | 09 Apr 2024 |
| Symbol of dependency | USA Today | 20 Jul 2019 |
| Symbol of dependency | ||
| Symbol of dependency | ||
| Symbol of dependence |