VET

Sat, 17 Jan '26

Subject to careful appraisal

Fri, 12 Dec '25

Thoroughly evaluate

Thu, 13 Nov '25

November honoree, informally

Wed, 8 Oct '25

Scrutinize

Tue, 23 Sep '25

Nov. 11 honoree

Sun, 6 Jul '25

Cat scanner?

Sat, 14 Jun '25

Fixer of a sort

Tue, 27 May '25

Zoo staffer

Wed, 16 Oct '24

Doc treating 71-Across

Thu, 15 Aug '24

Rook's opposite

Fri, 22 Sep '23

Appraise for accuracy or suitability

Sat, 17 Jun '23

Chicken tender?

Wed, 15 Feb '23

Screen, as a candidate

Fri, 10 Feb '23

Apt rhyme for "pet"

Tue, 1 Nov '22

Dog shelter employee

Mon, 15 Aug '22

Ex-Marine, e.g., informally

Thu, 7 Jul '22

Pro who calls the shots?

Wed, 27 Apr '22

Screen, as a potential running mate

Mon, 28 Feb '22

Doggie doc

Wed, 16 Feb '22

Dog doc

Fri, 1 Oct '21

Old pro

Sun, 16 May '21

One doing a Spot check?

Mon, 26 Apr '21

Ex-G.I.