Practice the 12 types of cryptic clues:  Interactive Cryptic Puzzles for solo and group practice.  Kookie's substack post of the puzzles always gives 'the HOWs' each clue is constructed.

Learn through getting the solution and checking the HOW. You become a better solver, not just a good checker.

Cheating is an anagram of teaching.  Some solvers enjoy reverse engineering even more than forward solving.  

Note: correction made to 3d  17 Jun 2026. See Substack post: Where is an editor when you need one? aka I hate auto-fill!