can someone help me with these clues please ?
1. starts ( 4,5 ) --t-, a-o-t
the cryptic clue is " starts arranging seats before the match "
2. was sound ( 4,5) -e-d, -a-e-
the cryptic clue is " As a cistern, was sound "
3. Hair ( 4 ) --s-
the cryptic clue is " The hair on one side has tangled "
4. Whizz ( 6 ) -u-t-e
the cryptic clue is " career harmed by disheartening lapse "