The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASSESSES
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More clues leading to the result ASSESSES
- Evaluates fools repeating final 3
- Rates for female quadrupeds?
- Rates some classes’ sessions
- Checks out fool facing troubles after abandoning maiden
- Judges applying seriously exacting sanctions initially to leaderless hordes
- Taxes fool with several crooked letters
- Rates some classes' sessions
- Sizes up jennies?
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The straight part
We know that "Rates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rates = assesses.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ASSESSES mean?
ASSESSES verb- To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
- To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
- To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.