| ITLLBEQUICK | *"I only need a minute," or a guarantee about this puzzle's theme |
| OLDFIELD | First human to drive a mile in less than a minute; or, a designer brought up in Barnado's care whose couture clients include royalty and A-list celebrities (8) |
| SIP | Ps I only need a small drink |
| GUTCOURSE | Easy A (or where to learn about this puzzle's theme?) |
| RENDU | With "compte", a French term for a statement of account, a formal record or minute or a short book review (5) |
| WARRANT | Writ authorising an arrest or property search; or, a guarantee (7) |
| ASSURANCE | Confidence, or a guarantee (9) |
| TONAL | Openers in Test only need a length of pitch (5) |
| MONOCLE | 'Cool' men only need a single eyeglass (7) |
| WARRANTOR | He issues guarantee about art, narrow as he may be (9) |
| INSECURE | Guarantee about European Commission is shaky (8) |
| SEASONAL | Guarantee about a boy not always available (8) |
| OPI | Nail polish brand a minute; or, with a credit |
| THATESCALATEDQUICKLY | Remark about how things got out of hand in a hurry ... or a remark about this puzzle |
| ITSALLGARBAGE | "I don't believe a word!" ... or, the truth about this puzzle's circles |
| DIEU | French for "god" cents a minute; or, with a credit card, 1-800-320-4280. DOWN 1/13 |
| MINOR | Half a minute or of even less amount (5) |
| CAMEO | Senior director holds a minute or very small role |
| FECUND | It only needs a dunce to show F for Fruitful and Fertile (6) |
| FROSTFREE | Type of fridge that only needs a quick wipe to keep well maintained (5-4) |
