Look at the start or end of the clue

This is a reversal clue - look for indicators like 'back', 'returned', 'up' (in down clues), or 'west' (in across clues)

Join the wordplay parts together in sequence

Answer: TALKINGTO | Wordplay: Time Elvis interrupted singer getting earful (7,2)T[ime] + (the) KING (Elvis) in ALTO