| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Working at last, really enjoyed having something on hand | The Times Cryptic | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Handily protected ___ but not immune to cold feet? (6) | ||
| Like a hand checking for dust, maybe | ||
| Head of Gucci adored wearing hand warmers | ||
| Less likely to leave incriminating traces in government - and worshipped? | ||
| Hands protected whilst chopping up old veg | ||
| Ready to play catch, say | New York Times | 23 Apr 2023 |
| With hands covered | The Times Concise | 01 Jun 2017 |
| Ready to box, in a way | ||
| Protected, as a surgeon's hands | ||
| Like boxers' fists | ||
| Like boxers today | ||
| Wearing gauntlets |