| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Continue with your routine, cheerleaders"? | New York Times | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Group of heavies | New York Times | 27 Dec 2020 |
| Group of ruffians who serve as enforcers | Universal | 28 Mar 2020 |
| Tough crowd? | New York Times | 25 Aug 2018 |
| Tough crowd? | ||
| This puzzle's title | ||
| This puzzle's title | ||
| Hired thugs |