Levels the score (6)
I believe the answer is:
points
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'levels' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'score' is the second definition.
'the' is the link.
(Other definitions for points that I've seen before include "Directions on compass" , "Precise locations" , "Decimal dots" , "Indicates a direction" , "Indicates using finger" .)