| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proves capable and works out dimensions (8,2) | ||
| Passes muster (8,2) | ||
| Makes the grade as a surveyor? (8,2) | ||
| Meets expectations, and a hint to words hidden in the starred answers | Wall Street Journal | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Meets expectations | The Washington Post | 10 Jun 2017 |
| Meets expectations | LA Times Daily | 10 Jun 2017 |
| Meets expectations | ||
| Makes the grade | ||
| Makes the grade | ||
| Proves worthy | ||
| Meets expectations | ||
| Qualifies | ||
| Can cut it, so to speak | ||
| Makes the grade | ||
| Qualifies | ||
| Meets standards | ||
| Hacks it |