Historical clue formulations

• Spelling aid? — 2022-08-07
• Figure in many hexes — 2022-05-31
• Sticking point? — 2018-01-06
• One stuck abroad? — 2015-11-27
• Black magic item — 2014-09-08
• One getting stuck in a horror movie — 2014-08-09
• Spelling aid? — 2012-05-15
• One getting pinned? — 2009-02-13