The Clue
Checks for ages, say (3 letter answer)
The Answer
IDS
Tags
Notes
The answer IDS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Fingers
Tags
Age proof
Barkeep's request
Bouncers' requests
Checkpoint requests
Driver's lic. et al.
Freudian topics
Freud's concerns
Parts of psyches
Psyche parts
Recognizes, briefly
Roadblock requests
Security needs
Some bracelets
Wallet items
Walletful, informally
Bar-goers' needs
Check-cashing needs
Dog tags, e.g.
Driver's lic. and others
Driver's lic. and such
Fingers, to so speak
G.I. dog tags
Passports, e.g., in brief
Photo badges and such
Proofs of age, for short
Some bracelets, briefly
They're checked at check-in
Wallet cards, for short
Air travel needs, for short
Beer buyers' needs, for short
Bouncers check them: Abbr.
Driver's lic., cr. card, etc.
Driver's licenses and such, for short
Employee cards with photos, e.g.
Employee cards and such, briefly
Passports and driver's licenses, in brief
Passports and driver's licenses, for short
Some purse items, for short
They often have photos
They're checked at checkpoints, briefly
They're sometimes checked at checkout
Definition
ID as a noun:
1. (Idaho, Gem State, ID) = a state in the Rocky Mountains
2. (ID, I.D.) = a card or badge used to identify the bearer; "you had to show your ID in order to get in"
3. (psychoanalysis) primitive instincts and energies underlying all psychic activity