| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pressed tightly together (8) | Puzzler | 05 Feb 2024 |
| Made a fist | Newsday | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Closed firm's chance deal, without terms of extra quota changing | The Telegraph Toughie | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Came to grips with? | USA Today | 12 May 2015 |
| Came to grips with? | ||
| Grasped tightly | ||
| GIZMO | ||
| Came to grips with? | ||
| Like a threatening fist | ||
| Made a fist |