| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Confined worker pleased, having hour to go | ||
| Unable to escape, in huff, danced atrociously (10) | ||
| Belted around the ears while manacled? (10) | ||
| Punched by employee, bound to be arrested? | The Telegraph Cryptic | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Being restrained, worker smacked | ||
| Worker slapped under restraint | ||
| Restrained worker dealt a blow | The Telegraph Toughie | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Struck by writing that's restrained | The Telegraph Cryptic | 02 Mar 2016 |