| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphor for a thing you wouldn't want to touch something with | Newsday | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Staff you wouldn't want to employ? | New York Times | 19 Sep 2020 |
| Proverbial distancer | ||
| Something not to touch with, according to a saying | ||
| "I wouldn't touch that with a . . ." | ||
| Proverbial distancer | ||
| What not to touch something with |