Newsman ____ Rather (3)
I believe the answer is:
dan
'newsman rather' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dan that I've seen before include "Proficient combative sportsman" , "Grade level in judo" , "Person proficient in judo" , "Skill level in judo" , "Karate expert" .)