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Be rated, perhaps, as the type to argue (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

debater

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'the type to argue' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'be rated perhaps' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' is an anagram indicator.
'be'+'rated'='berated'
'berated' is an anagram of 'DEBATER'.

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for debater that I've seen before include "Wrangler" , "One engaged in public argument" , "One in formal discussion" , "One discussing topic" , "argumentative person" .)

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