Related Clues:

• It did be for herself, this sort of a ring
• That ring seems formerly female
• One is next thing to a nut with a ring
• 'Twas herself that got a ring and got tight with it
• Did this be herself in the bath? Next thing to a nut!
• Just ring for a bath, perhaps
• This ring may do the wringing
• Is perhaps 8 down near to a nut? (6)
• Not the sort of ring one might expect from 16 down
• Twas herself that had been 16 down - next thing to a nut
• Metal ring
• Cleaner ring to prevent leaks perhaps
• It tightens a nut in a cleaning machine
• Metal ring - cleans clothes
• Rubber ring securing joint