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5 results for CLAMPS from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Jun 20, 2012	11D	Jumper cable ends	Alan Arbesfeld	Shortz
Wed Jan 23, 2008	24A	C's in shop class? (2)	Henry Hook	Shortz
Sun Jul 12, 1998	46A	C's in shop class? (2)	Henry Hook	Shortz
Fri Nov 22, 1996	45D	Operating room necessities	A. K. Justin	Shortz
Sat Jan 21, 1995	1D	Squeezers	Charles E. Gersch	Shortz

1 result for CLAMPS from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Oct 20, 2019	Panda	1A	They secure a hundred light fixtures	Mel Taub	Shortz

5 results for CLAMPS from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Fri Jul 24, 1987	34A	Devices for holding	Kathryn Righter	Maleska
Wed Apr 19, 1972	29A	Vises	Unknown	Weng
Thu Nov 14, 1968	41A	Bands or braces.	Unknown	Farrar
Fri Dec 30, 1955	42D	Grips firmly.	Unknown	Farrar
Wed Aug 31, 1955	1A	Gripping devices.	Unknown	Farrar

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