Work this out, reviewing some clues I've dashed off (6)
I believe the answer is:
devise
'work this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'reviewing some clues i've dashed off' is the wordplay.
'reviewing' says the letters should be written backwards (I've seen 'reviews' mean this (view the letters another way)).
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'esived' can be found hidden inside 'clues ive dashed off'.
'esived' written backwards gives 'DEVISE'.
'out' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for devise that I've seen before include "Contrive" , "Formulate or invent" , "Invent in sieved fashion" , "Plan invent" , "Formulate or plan" .)