Possible Clues:

• Pass around clockwise initially, always the other way
• Part of workshop that is failing
• Mechanical screw failing
• Moral evil
• Compete to restrain constant crime
• Police unit, informally
• Fault with item in workshop
• Utter expulsion of love creates evil
• Gripper — sin
• Notably snarky magazine/media empire [The AV goes subscription only soon! Sign up at avxwords.com]