Examines closely (8)
'examines closely' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sifts that I've seen before include "Strains, sieves" , "Passes through a sieve" , "Riddles" .)
(Other definitions for scans that I've seen before include "medical examinations" , "CAT and PET" , "Glances over" , "CAT and MRI" .)
'examines closely' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for inspects that I've seen before include "Examines, subjects to scrutiny" , "Scrutinises" , "acts as an Observer" , "Looks closely at something" , "Examines carefully" .)