The answers to the following clues will have something in common:

1. Come out even
2. Breathes heavily
3. Avoid
4. Punch
5. Layer
6. Perspirer
7. Nab a suspect
8. Large swallow, as of whiskey

Answers:

1. TIE
2. PANTS
3. SKIRT
4. SOCK
5. COAT
6. SWEATER
7. COLLAR
8. BELT - - - - - all items of clothing

Credit: LA Times Crossword
Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick
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