It really is a case of learning the puzzle creator's tricks and tell-tale phrasings. Takes a few goes, and switching to another crossword involves an adjustment

It really is a case of learning the puzzle creator's tricks and tell-tale phrasings. Takes a few goes, and switching to another crossword involves an adjustment period. Although anagrams are always ever popular. (And the hint I have for solving those is to write the letters in a circle, preferably backwards, so that you're not misled by existing structures in the word) First crossword clue I ever solved solo was "six go by vehicle to see priest", that particular setter was very fond of roman numerals, which I'd picked up on from my previous attempts, so I figured it'd start with VI, and of course, a car is a vehicle, and a vicar is another term for an Anglican priest.