Splutter over getting clues (4)
I believe the answer is:
tips
'clues' is the definition.
'splutter over' is the wordplay.
'splutter' becomes 'spit'.
'over' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'spit' in reverse letter order is 'TIPS'.
'getting' is the link.
(Other definitions for tips that I've seen before include "Useful hints" , "leavings in restaurant?" , "Ends" , "Hints or gratuities" , "Gratuties" .)