Hi Krumb,
This is a good one to start on as it's a bit easier than some have been of late.
The trick is to read the preamble very carefully (and then read it again!). As Jim says we don't give answers on here, or even heavy hints. On this one you need to restore a letter so you should examine each clue to see where you can add a letter to make a definition which matches the word play or vice versa. Once you've got one or two you'll soon get the hang of it.
Good Luck!