Stitch in time — there’s a clue in there (4)
I believe the answer is:
hint
'a clue in there' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'stitch in time' is the wordplay.
'HINT' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.
'there's' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hint that I've seen before include "Clue - soupcon" , "CRT screen coating" , "Tip - small amount" , "Intimate" , "suspicion" .)