Solo Practice:

• Spot the definition at either end, single word/phrase.
• Hunt for indicator word in the wordplay telling you what to do: add regular subsititues, unravel anagram fodder, think of word that sounds like the definition and more. 
•  Ref to 12 Clue Types doc on KookieCryptics.substack.com
• Kookie's substack gives learners the How's of all Kookie clues.  Plus helpful solving tips etc, tools to use.   Fun place to learn.