Scrutinise
Crossword Clue & Answers

25 November 2021
Last seen in: Evening Standard Quick Crossword

We found 12 answers for the crossword clue 'Scrutinise', the most recent of which was seen in the Evening Standard Quick Crossword.

We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.

We have given Scrutinise a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Scrutinise as an answer itself some 17 times.

Scrutinise is a single word clue made up of 10 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Evening Standard Quick Crossword' on Thursday, 14 October 2021 with the answer being SCAN, we also found SCAN to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 14 Oct 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 24 Sep 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 5 Aug 2021
• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 7 Jul 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 17 Jun 2021
• The Guardian Quick - 10 Apr 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 29 Mar 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 24 Feb 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 21 Feb 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 10 Feb 2021

Definitions and usage

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• Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"
• To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"

Anagrams

We found 1 anagrams for the word 'Scrutinise'.

• sinecurist

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

SCAN
The act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region; "he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars"

SIFT
Distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"

5 Letters

AUDIT
A methodical examination or review of a condition or situation; "he made an audit of all the plants on his property"; "an energy efficiency audit"; "an email log audit"

CHECK
The act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"

STUDY
Preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint"

6 Letters

PERUSE
Examine or consider with attention and in detail; "Please peruse this report at your leisure"

SIZEUP
To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"

SURVEY
Consider in a comprehensive way; "He appraised the situation carefully before acting"

7 Letters

EXAMINE
Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"

INSPECT
Look over carefully; "Please inspect your father's will carefully"

9 Letters

TAKESTOCK
To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"

10 Letters

SCRUTINIZE
Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"