The Clue
Do a critic's job (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RATE
Tags
Notes
The answer RATE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appraise
Assess
Assessment
Charge
Chastise
Chide
Esteem
Evaluate
Grade
Pace
Price
Proportion
Scold
Speed
2%, maybe
Bank posting
Be worthy of
Degree of speed
Fixed fee
Going fare
Have status
Insurance figure
Interest level
Part of A.P.R.
Put on a scale
Size up
Parking lot figure
Be in good standing
Give a star, say
Hourly fee, e.g.
Hourly wage, e.g.
Mention on Yelp, say
Time and a half, e.g.
Word with cut or exchange
Deserve special perks, say
Feet per second, e.g.
Miles per gallon, e.g.
Miles per hour, 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"