| ARTISTE | Tries to get a little time to train as a performer (7) |
| ATTEMPT | Try to get a little time to attract one to make an effort ... (7) |
| ARTISAN | Made a move to train as a mechanic (7) |
| DENTIST | Nick is beginning to train as a tooth specialist (7) |
| SINATRA | Frank, perhaps, to train as a singer (7) |
| SAMPLES | Tries to get a little too much into a vessel? (7) |
| SHEATHE | A woman had a little time to take on a man, under cover (7) |
| PLACATE | Is in position, for a little time, to act as conciliator (7) |
| IMITATE | A close friend had a little time to follow suit (7) |
| APPLIES | Is relevant when one tries to get a job (7) |
| PIERROT | As a performer in the top turn, I boob (7) |
| SAFFRON | It takes a lot to get a little mellow yellow spice (7) |
| RETITLE | About to get a little bird left at the end, with a new name (7) |
| CURRANT | In short, managed to get a little something to eat (7) |
| MOSELLE | Wine taking a little time to get rid of, last of vintage |
| ATAPUSH | Have a little time to get nudge, if really necessary (2,1,4) |
| MICROBE | Steal among computer controllers to get a little life! (7) |
| DROPLET | Permit after fall to get a little liquid (7) |
| ARIETTA | Changed attire to get a little air (7) |
| MINIBAR | I stop after short time — somewhere to get a little drink? |
