I cryptic 398 7d & 14d

[Dunworking]

14d One girl I beat in board game is not quick (9)

I?A???A?E - I reckon INANIMATE but cannot see link with clue

7d e.g knot tied around article that's left behind (9)

R?????D?R - I reckon REMAINDER but cannot see link with clue

Anyone else advise ? thanks !

[Flyhalf]

I one
Nan girl
I mate - beat at chess

[factor-fiction]

Reminder- a knot tied in a handkerchief
with an A in for article

[bulliver]

inanimate - 'i' (one) + 'Nan' (girl) + 'i mate' (beat in chess/board game)
remainder - 'reminder' (knot tied) around 'a' (article)

[factor-fiction]

Does anyone really tie a knot in a handkerchief to remind them of something?

[sandyRoe]

tie a knot in a hanky as a reminder. around A...remainder, something that's left over.

[Dunworking]

thanks...

[dannyk13]

14d. i nan i mate (as in chess)
7d. Knot used as a reminder round a

[Flyhalf]

Knot tied around finger is commonly used as a form of reminder, and this around a (indefinite article) gives remainder.

[sandyRoe]

I used to but now I can't remember where I put the hanky