| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bits of melody one makes a grab at (8) | ||
| Seizes a melodic fragments (8) | ||
| Seizes - melodic fragments (8) | The Guardian Quick | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Grabs at and she's caught: can't run | ||
| Bits of music naturally fitting into second verse occasionally | The Times Cryptic | 02 Oct 2023 |
| Fragments (of talk); seizes | The Times Concise | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Beats back revolutionary's initial success in short bursts | ||
| Weightlifter's moves | ||
| Purloins a purse | ||
| Melodic fragments | ||
| Gets hold of bits of music | ||
| Brief periods. |