The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ASSESS
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More clues leading to the result ASSESS
- Gauge outdated, failing to show power on steamship
- Weigh up topless girls son’s chasing
- Judge fools smugly, initially
- Stupid people to get second estimate
- Cost of a female equid?
- Evaluate female equine?
- Judge the female fool?
- Give an appraisal of Jenny?
- . Points repeatedly to nurse close to collapse after advanced test
- . Check out idiots holding son
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What does ASSESS mean?
ASSESS verb- To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
- To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
- To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.