| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Separate from a chain | Universal | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Decouple | Universal | 03 Feb 2025 |
| Disconnect | Thomas Joseph | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Decouple | Wall Street Journal | 12 May 2022 |
| Detach, as from a chain | Jonesin | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Separate, as paper clips | Universal | 26 Nov 2016 |
| Separate, as paper clips | ||
| Detach, as from a chain | ||
| Disconnect | ||
| Disconnect | ||
| Disconnect | ||
| Separate, as chain parts | ||
| Separate, as chain parts | ||
| Detach | ||
| Disconnect | ||
| Do a paper clip job | ||
| Separate. |