Some with creative skills are in straits (7)
I believe the answer is:
artists
'some with creative skills' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
'in straits' is the wordplay.
'straits' can be anagrammed to 'ARTISTS'.
But, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.
'are' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for artists that I've seen before include "Creative people" , "creative types may find themselves" , "music performers?" , "They imagine" , "Monet and Manet, for example" .)