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The Clue
Evaluates (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSESSES
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Notes
The answer ASSESSES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
ASSESS as a verb:
1. (measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value) = place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
3. (tax, assess) = set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years"