| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Releases e.g. pole cup (7) | ||
| Detaches, as a microphone | Newsday | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Removes, like a lapel mic | Universal | 13 May 2022 |
| Removes, as a lapel microphone | New York Times | 04 Nov 2021 |
| Lets off the hook? | New York Times | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Lets off the hook? | ||
| Detaches, as a tie |