Crossword Clue:

Act as a judge in a competition

AnswerCrossword Clue
HEARAct as a judge
VALIDATEAct as a notary, in a way
PALMEDHid, as a coin in a magic act
UPONEAhead, as in a competition.
BIRLRotate, as a log in competition
EDGEOUTJust beat, as in a competition