| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Again reporters I have found to be very strict (10) | ||
| Severs ripe bananas being harsh (10) | ||
| Restricting freedom by the use of force | Mirror Classic | 28 May 2024 |
| Crushing (10) | ||
| Restricting freedom by the use of force | Mirror Classic | 07 Jan 2024 |
| Tyrannical lunatic is perverse | ||
| Salesman revises orders, being dictatorial | The Telegraph Cryptic | 07 Mar 2015 |
| Stifling | ||
| Tending to keep down | ||
| Holding in check. |