The answers to the clues below will contain related words. The relationship is explained in the puzzle title, which is shown below the answers.

1. Short of money

2. Emulated Ethel Merman 

3. Got one's client to sign

4. Caught during rush hour

 

Answers:

 

1. Strapped for cash

2. Belted out a tune

3. Cinched the deal

4. Tied up in traffic

 

Credit:

Patrick Jordan

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