| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Felt sick and unable to talk | The Telegraph Toughie | 07 Sep 2021 |
| Prevented from speaking out | Irish Times Simplex | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Reacted to a tongue depressor | USA Today | 21 May 2017 |
| Reacted to a tongue depressor | ||
| Put a muzzle on | ||
| Kept quiet | ||
| Prevented from speaking | ||
| Checked free speech | ||
| Choked | ||
| Silenced, in a way | ||
| Silenced | ||
| Muzzled | ||
| Tongue-tied. |