Answer: smelltest

AnswerCrossword Clue
SMELLTEST

Political scandal barometer, informally

SMELLTEST

Quick appraisal of legitimacy

SMELLTEST

Informal gauge of credibility

SMELLTEST
What some alibis don't pass
SMELLTEST
What a fishy thing fails
SMELLTESTQuick determiner of credibility
SMELLTESTSuperficial inspection
SMELLTESTRough assessment of accuracy
SMELLTESTBasic scrutiny