| ASSAY | Testing of a metal to determine its ingredients and quality (5) |
| ASSAYER | What is the occupation of someone who tests ore to determine its ingredients and quality? (7) |
| FATES | Trio of Greek goddesses who determine the length and quality of people's lives |
| SPODE | British potter of fine chinaware and quality (5) |
| ANZAC | Biscuit with rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter and golden syrup among its ingredients (5) |
| PEDAL | Footwork determines its effectiveness, of course (5) |
| ARROW | Bowing determines its accuracy, of course (5) |
| PITCH | Toss determines its use? It's a set up! (5) |
| CLADS | Bonds a metal to another |
| STRAD | Short word for a stringed instrument crafted by Cremonese luthier Antonio, whose surname is synonymous with fine violin-making, musical excellence and quality (5) |
| SURVEY | A questionnaire; a collection of data for mapping; a general view; or, an inspection of a building to determine its condition and value (6) |
| EXLAX | Its ingredients may include cocoa, confectioners' sugar, and vanillin |
| TODAY | Hot drink ad has swapped its ingredients this time (5) |
| APGARSCORE | Test given to a newborn to determine its state of health (5,5) |
| PESTO | Basil is one of its ingredients |
| MIXIN | Add ingredients and socialise (3,2) |
| STYLOMETRY | Statistical analysis of a literary text to determine its author (10) |
| CALIBRATE | It takes a clear bit to determine its true character (9) |
| ANALYSIS | The breaking up of something into simple elements to determine its composition (8) |
| CLAD | Bond a metal to another metal to form a protective coating |
