Last Name of Dan, Ex-Anchor for CBS Evening News

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Prehistory, Group 1251, Puzzle 1 (Mesopotamia).

Question is: Last Name of Dan, Ex-Anchor for CBS Evening News

and the answer is: RATHER

Word Meaning:

RATHER — Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

Definitions from Wiktionary.