| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stitches together (2 wds.) | ||
| Clinches | LA Times Daily | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Finishes | Thomas Joseph | 02 Dec 2020 |
| Closes with needle and thread | USA Today | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Clinches | New York Times | 04 Jan 2015 |
| Clinches | ||
| Clinches, as a deal | ||
| Clinches | ||
| Clinches | ||
| Puts the finishing touches on | ||
| Clinches | ||
| Puts the finishing touch on | ||
| Nails, as a victory | ||
| Clinches, as a title | ||
| Concludes arrangements | ||
| Concludes, as a deal | ||
| Monopolizes | ||
| Makes certain of. | ||
| Monopolizes: Colloq. | ||
| Clinches (a deal). |