Girl gives some clever answers (4)
I believe the answer is:
vera
'girl' is the definition.
'some clever answers' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'VERA' can be found hidden inside 'clever answers'.
'gives' is the link.
(Other definitions for vera that I've seen before include "and 15: Singing Dame" , "Woman's name" , "__ Lynn, the forces' sweetheart" , "senior songstress?" , "A girl to rave about" .)