| BULLDOGCLIP | Device for binding sheets of paper together (7,4) |
| SPIRAL | Shape of a winding staircase, a coiled device for binding a notebook or the helical structure of DNA (6) |
| CLIP | Small device for holding several sheets of paper together (4) |
| STAPLE | A small piece of bent wire used for holding sheets of paper together firmly (6) |
| CLIPS | Paper ___ (gizmos that hold sheets of paper together) [1900] |
| BINDER | Cover for holding loose sheets of paper together (6) |
| STAPLER | Office machine used to fasten several sheets of paper together. (7) |
| TREASURYTAG | Short cord with metal ends, for holding papers together |
| TAPE | A thin strip of cotton or linen for binding, fastening or for embroidering with one's name; a length of cellulose for sticking; a long cloth or metal ruler for carpentry, dressmaking, tailoring etc; a |
| STRAP | From a word for a thong for honing razors, a strip of leather/cloth for binding a bag/trunk, securing a wristwatch or worn on the shoulder; or, an old nickname for a barber (5) |
| ATTACHECASES | Specimens trailing from embassy holds the paper together (7,5) |
| BINDERCLIP | *Device for holding papers together |
| BULLDOG | ___ clip, metal device for holding papers together (7) |
| STRAPS | Narrow lengths of leather or cloth for binding hampers, steadying passengers on buses/trains or holding up brassieres, for example (6) |
| FILAMENT | Wire suitable for binding weakened end of column (8) |
| AKEDAH | Maker losing skin kept back for binding at front of Bible |
| LARCH | The stems of this tall deciduous conifer are perfect for binding a festive wreath (5) |
| BOOK | Starter for "binding" or "making" |
| CONCORD | Study what is needed for binding agreement |
| MORTAR | Material for binding bricks could be explosive (6) |
