| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Prepared for use, as a violin bow | LA Times Daily | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Bow: ready to begin performance? | The Telegraph Cryptic | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Got ready to fiddle with, perhaps | Newsday | 03 Nov 2018 |
| Prepared for use, as a violin bow | ||
| Like a well-prepared violin bow | ||
| Like bows | ||
| Like bows | ||
| Like bows | ||
| Like a pitcher's bag |