They may be shaken, but not stirred

As a detective, I approached the crossword clue ‘They may be shaken, but not stirred‘ with an analytical mindset. I first considered the word ‘shaken‘, which could imply movement or disruption. The phrase ‘not stirred‘ also suggested that the answer had to be contrasting in some way. I considered various possibilities, such as liquids or emotions, but none seemed to fit quite right. Then I realized that the phrasing of the clue was reminiscent of a famous catchphrase used by James Bond, the fictional spy. The phrase ‘shaken, not stirred‘ refers to the way Bond likes his martinis prepared. This prompted me to think about other things Bond is known for, such as his action-packed fight scenes. FISTS immediately came to mind, as they are a key weapon in hand-to-hand combat. Thus, I deduced that the answer to the crossword clue ‘They may be shaken, but not stirred‘ was ‘FISTS‘.