Possible Clues:

• He's not upset about runs to get trim
• Contract North ruined — taking in opponent, supporting partner
• Gagging order on Irish broadcaster breaches contract
• Clip
• Clip or button it with alternative, reversible catch
• Points out other amendments in contract
• Prune unruly thorns holding end of knife
• Take up
• South and North confused about East's contract
• Edit, in a way