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Hourly charge, e.g (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rate

(Other definitions for rate that I've seen before include "Appreciate" , "Speed - scold" , "Amount measured against another" , "Tariff" , "Rank; speed" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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