Crossword puzzle clue "collection of items handled together"

to collect together

AX, (US) to chop with a cutting tool, also AXE

to fasten together

to arrange in a group (a collection)

a collection of someone's table-talk

COAT, to cover with an outer garment

a confused mass of ingredients shaken or mixed together in the same pot, also HOTCHPOT, HOTCHPOTCH