The Clue
Rank (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RATING
Tags
Notes
The answer RATING is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Au ___ Potatoes
PG or R
PG or X
Place on a scale
TV guide?
TV statistic
X, e.g.
Number of stars, perhaps
Half a star, maybe
TV producer's concern
Definition
RATING as a noun:
1. (evaluation, valuation, rating) = an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship"
2. (evaluation, rating) = act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
3. standing or position on a scale
4. (military rank, military rating, paygrade, rating) = rank in a military organization
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"