Skills needed for starting up straightaway (4)
I believe the answer is:
arts
This clue might be a double definition.
'skills' is the first definition.
(art can mean a skill or talent)
'starting up straightaway' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'needed for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for arts that I've seen before include "Non-science subjects" , "Aesthetic pursuits or creations" , "Star over aesthetic endeavours" , "Wiles, skills" , "___ and crafts" .)