Made the Grade is an expression used to describe someone who has achieved success in a particular endeavor. It is often used to refer to students who have PASSED their exams or achieved a certain level of academic excellence. The term can also be used to describe someone who has achieved a certain level of success in their career. In this crossword, the solutions RATED (5 letters), PASSED (6 letters) and RANGTHEBELL (11 letters) all relate to the term Made the Grade. RATED refers to the evaluation of someone's performance, PASSED implies that they have achieved a certain level of success, and RANGTHEBELL suggests that they have achieved a great level of success.