| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| We'd lied about how we handled weapons and authority (7) | ||
| Handled with skill | ||
| Brandished, flourished (7) | ||
| Exercised (power) | ||
| Plied | ||
| Exercised (influence) | ||
| Joined one inside and exercised | The Guardian Cryptic | 06 Sep 2022 |
| Used | Canadiana | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Brandished | LA Times Daily | 30 May 2020 |
| Brandished | The Washington Post | 30 May 2020 |
| Brandished | USA Today | 04 Nov 2015 |
| We idled around when employed | The Telegraph Cryptic | 16 Mar 2015 |
| Brandished | ||
| Used with skill | ||
| Used with skill | ||
| Brandished | ||
| Brandished | ||
| Exercised | ||
| Exercised | ||
| Exercised, as power | ||
| Brandished | ||
| Held and used. | ||
| Handled. | ||
| Brandished. | ||
| Exercised. |