| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cronies, minions (8) | ||
| Thickandthin supporter (8) | ||
| Attendants therefore taking him on vacation before November | The Telegraph Toughie | 01 Feb 2023 |
| Butch subordinates? | ||
| Partners in crime | Irish Times Simplex | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Accessories for church people keeping pecker up | ||
| Gangsters | ||
| Underlings | ||
| Politico's helpers | ||
| Political supporters of sorts. | ||
| Followers of a kind. | ||
| Ward heelers. |