Merit Crossword Clue

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Merit Crossword Answer

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WORTH

(5 letters)

VALUE

(5 letters)

WARRANT

(7 letters)

DESERVE

(7 letters)

IRATE

(5 letters)

RATE

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
2. acquire or deserve by one’s efforts or actions

Hint 2: Clue Definition

MERIT (noun)
1. any admirable quality or attribute
2. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
MERIT (verb)
1. be worthy or deserving

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

WORTH
(5 letters)
VALUE
(5 letters)
WARRANT
(7 letters)
DESERVE
(7 letters)
IRATE
(5 letters)
RATE
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
NEAR

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