| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metallic objects, brass tacks | The Times Quick Cryptic | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Fundamentals for joiners? | The Times Cryptic | 05 Jan 2022 |
| Means of securing the basics | ||
| Carries out hit-and-run attack: the main details | ||
| The basic facts revealed by demented novelist and playwright found inside | ||
| Brass tacks, fasteners |