Crossword Genius

Sound check (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

staunch

I believe this is a double definition.

'sound' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'check' is the second definition.
(I know that staunch is a type of check)

(Other definitions for staunch that I've seen before include "Dependable; stop (flow)" , "Check" , "Loyal; restrict (a flow of blood)" , "Stop bleeding; trusty" , "way to limit bloodshed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app