Experienced in using spices? (8)
I believe the answer is:
seasoned
'experienced' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'using spices?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'using' could be 'on' (someone using drugs is 'on' them) and 'on' is located in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
'in' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for seasoned that I've seen before include "Flavoured or hardened" , "Mature" , "Tempered" , "Expert" , "Veteran - given added flavour" .)