The Clue
Chastise (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RATE
Tags
Notes
The answer RATE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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Appraise
Assay
Assess
Charge
Chide
Classify
Count
Deserve
Estimate
Evaluate
Grade
Have an in (with)
Pace
Rank
Scold
Value
Assign stars to
Bank posting
Be worthy of
Degree of progress
Fixed fee
Have status
Interest figure
Interest level
Monitor's measure
Put on a scale
2.5%/year interest, e.g.
Be held in esteem
Charge per unit
Deserve special treatment
A dime a dozen, e.g.
Figure on an electric bill
Give a 10, e.g.
Give a star, say
Give stars to, perhaps
Hourly wage, e.g.
Mention on Yelp, say
Miles per hour
Pace a racing horse
Parking-lot posting
Time and a half, e.g.
Assign an NC-17, e.g.
Five cents a minute, e.g.
Definition
RATE as a noun:
1. (rate, charge per unit) = amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
2. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"
3. (pace, rate) = the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
4. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure; "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate"
RATE as a verb:
1. (rate, rank, range, order, grade, place) = assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
2. be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly"
3. (rate, value) = estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"