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The Clue
Merited (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DESERVED
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Notes
The answer DESERVED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Justly earned
Had it coming
Definition
DESERVE as a verb:
1. (deserve, merit) = be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"
DESERVED as an adjective:
1. (merited, deserved) = properly deserved; "a merited success"