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

1. Honor a promise
2. Strike while the iron is hot.
3. Wait
4. Evening wear accessories
5. Ride close to the ground
6. A lock or embrace
7. Act in desperation
8. Regain self-control
9. Source of surprise gifts
10. Fish, at times

Answers:

1. KEEP your word.
2. SEIZE the day.
3. HOLD your horses.
4. CLUTCH purses
5. HUG the road
6. CLASP
7. GRASP at straws.
8. Get a GRIP.
9. GRAB bag
10. CATCH of the day

Credit: LA Times Crossword
Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick
GRAB BAG