The Clue
Not just handed to (6 letter answer)
The Answer
EARNED
Tags
Notes
The answer EARNED is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Deserved
Made
Merited
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Took home
Got, not by luck
Like some runs
Made one's salt
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Part of e.r.a. , in baseball
Part of e.r.a., in baseball
Like most runs, in baseball
Definition
EARN as a verb:
1. (gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in) = earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
2. (earn, garner) = acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
EARNED as an adjective:
1. gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action; "a well-earned reputation for honesty"; "earned income"; "an earned run in baseball"