Deserving of a medal Crossword Clue

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Deserving of a medal Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
2. showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
(noun)
1. a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DESERVING (adjective)
1. (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
MEDAL (noun)
1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

Hint 3: Anagram

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