Assay (7)

I believe the answer is:

analyse

(Other definitions for analyse that I've seen before include "Study in detail" , "Sort out syntax" , "Dissect" , "Examine the component parts" , "Scrutinise, break down" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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