Related Clues:

• Tested
• In repose
• Having a G, e.g.
• Took a little of
• Like bonds and movies
• Deemed worthy of
• True partner?
• Took for a trial run
• Challenged, or what the theme entries in this puzzle should be
• Word after "G" or "PG"
• Took out for a spin
• Judged, as a movie
• Adjudged
• Put on a scale of 1 to 10
• Stuck a toe in