"What Unites Us" writer Rather (3)

I believe the answer is:

dan

(Other definitions for dan that I've seen before include "Judo level and Wicklow lake" , "degree of proficiency in judo, say?" , "An expert in throws" , "Person proficient in judo" , "Judo, karate level" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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