I Cryptic 337

[MANOFTRENT]

1A Dukes embracing tot, enthusiastic types (8) ?A?D???S
4D One grips when activated, loop not being seen? (7) ??R?N?E

Any help appreciated.

[bibblebub]

1a) FaddISTS

4d) SPRINGE = anagram of (o)ne+grips

[tim59]

4D anagram of "one grips", without the 'loop'. It's a word I hadn't heard. When solved, you'll see that it's a witty clue.

[tim59]

4D anagram of "one grips" without the 'loop'. Not a word I knew. A witty clue, when you solve it. I'm stuck on 1A too!

[tim59]

oops, sorry to repeat myself, I'm new.. thought first submission hadn't worked.