| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow starts to examine rust lines in metal rings (8) | ||
| Metal caps on the ends of sticks or tubes (8) | ||
| Walking stick caps | The Times Concise | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Caps on the ends of walking sticks | Irish Times Simplex | 05 Feb 2021 |
| Caps or bands on the end of a walking sticks | Irish Times Simplex | 14 Sep 2018 |