Answer: sifted

AnswerCrossword Clue
SIFTEDExamined closely
siftedSIFT, to pass through a strainer, also SIEVE
siftedto pass through a sieve
siftedto separate by or as if by a sieve
SIFTEDLike flour for baking
SIFTEDSorted
SIFTEDSearched (through)
SIFTEDExamined thoroughly, with "through"
SIFTEDWent through carefully, as clues
SIFTEDWent (through)
SIFTEDSprinkled
SIFTEDDid some beachcombing
SIFTEDMade finer, as flour
SIFTEDLike cookie flour
SIFTEDExamined and filtered
SIFTEDUsed a colander
SIFTEDScreened.
SIFTEDPut through a sieve.
SIFTEDMade flour finer
SIFTEDCombed (through)
SIFTEDExamined closely, as evidence
SIFTEDPrepared for baking, as flour
SIFTEDWinnowed