| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Twirls (thumbs) | ||
| Violins initially tuned well for loud little spins | ||
| Turns idly, as a pencil | LA Times Daily | 27 Jun 2020 |
| Turns idly, as a pencil | The Washington Post | 27 Jun 2020 |
| Rotates (thumbs) | The Telegraph Quick | 17 Jun 2015 |
| Cat grabbing end of bow, fiddles | ||
| Plays with one's thumbs, in a way | ||
| Plays with one's fingers |