Does anyone else use auto check?

I feel like a fraud lol. I usually got through all the hints once and then turn on auto check to see what I got right. I kinda rely on it to lead me in the right direction but I try not to lean too heavily. I feel like the only one in this group that does this and I’m not sure if it means I’m missing the point of crosswords. I’m relatively new to them, just started in September.