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Close examination (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scrutiny

'close examination' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for scrutiny that I've seen before include "Close investigation" , "City runs (anag.)" , "Detailed perusal" , "A careful look or examination" , "Close, careful examination" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald.
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