Possible Clues:

• The sign of the sound of one of a pair of clashers
• Meaningful character
• Something that stands for or suggests another thing
• Emblem or sign
• $, #, % or &
• Represents sly, heartless leaders, maybe, but often loses
• It stands for something
• #, & or %
• Metaphor, e.g
• Percussion instrument heard: it's a sign