Possible Clues:

• -- one (zip)
• "... ___ creature was stirring ..."
• -- moment too soon
• Sounds like a healthy cigarette, but not for me, thanks
• "__ problem!"
• "This is ___ test"
• '___ problem!'
• "-- problem!" ('Piece of cake!')
• "__ creature was stirring ..."
• She and Him "This is ___ Test"