cryptic crossword

[bobobalde111]

1/ clasped one tightly, but it was not natural (8)

-t-a-n-d possibly strained dont know why

2/ a knock and an answer to "whos there ?" (3) p-t

maybe pat again dont know why

3/ the wagtail ? (4.3) -i-d/---

4/ giving bad tips causes resentment (7) ----n-s

6th letter 3 is 1st letter 4

5/ when there's sun habitually will thaw (6) s---e-

3rd letter 4 is 3rd letter 5

[Salty]

3 bird dog

[gen2]

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[gen2]

Well done.

4 = offends
5 = soften