The Clue
This is a test (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSAY
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Notes
The answer ASSAY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
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Analyze
Appraise
Endeavor
Evaluate
Examine
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Analyze metal
Analyze ore
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Check out
Examine, as ore
Gold check
Gold test
Ore analysis
Put to a test
Score the ore
Test, as ore
Test for quality
Judge the value of, as ore
Test for a forty-niner
Try to find out what's inside
Definition
ASSAY as a noun:
1. (assay, check) = an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
2. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
3. a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
4. a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
ASSAY as a verb:
1. analyze (chemical substances)
2. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"