Answer: rater

AnswerCrossword Clue
RATERCritic, naturally
RATERSecond-... (also-ran)
RATERHe makes the grade
RATEROne making the grade
RATEREstimator
RATERFirst-... (superstar)
RATEROne who evaluates
RATERTax-board member
RATEROne who seeds athletes
RATERJockey, at times
RATERSeeder of sorts
RATERTeacher, at times
RATERInsurance-premium estimator
RATERJockey, at work
RATERFilm critic, e.g.
RATER"X" assigner
RATEROne who makes the grade
RATERSmall, popular yacht: Slang
RATERProfessor, at times
RATERClassifier
RATEROlympic judge, for one
RATERTeacher, at home
RATEROlympic judge
RATERConsumer Reports employee
RATERConsumer Reports employee, e.g.
RATERJudge, at times
RATERFood critic, e.g.
raterany of various small, popular yachts belonging to standard classes
raterone that rates (to estimate the value of)
raterperson or thing that is of a specific rating (usually used in combination)
raterperson who makes rates or ratings
RATERPerson with star power?
RATERZagat guide contributor
RATERHotel reviewer, e.g.
RATEREbert, e.g.
RATERTwo-thumbs-up flasher, e.g.
RATERAppraiser, essentially
RATER"PG" assigner, e.g.
RATERPG assigner
RATERZagat, to restaurants