I.R.S. investigation Crossword Clue

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I.R.S. investigation Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
2. attend academic courses without getting credit
(noun)
1. an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
2. a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation

Hint 2: Clue Definition

INVESTIGATION (noun)
1. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
2. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

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Across

1. ___ and chain

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8. Utter pandemonium

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11. Brief film appearance

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15. Egg cells

18. Borderline salacious

19. Overly anxious sort

21. Provide funds for

22. With 5-Down, U.S. city with the iconic "crookedest street in the world," as hinted at in the circled letters

24. A little off

25. The Cavaliers, on N.B.A. scoreboards

26. Oodles and oodles

27. So last year

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Down

1. Email field that protects privacy

2. Oh I get it now!

3. On the ___ (fleeing)

4. Singer Lisa with the #1 hit "Stay (I Missed You)"

5. See 22-Across

6. Rendezvous in the wee hours, maybe

7. Not doing much

9. Woes

14. Grain used in making many cereals

15. N.B.A. great Shaquille

16. App with a "Pay/Request" button

20. Friend on "Friends"

23. ___ Sampson, protagonist on Peacock's "The Paper"

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