Deserve Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Deserve?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Deserve is EARN. Other possible answers include MERIT, deserved, deserves, deserving, merited, meriting, merits.

Q: How many solutions are there for Deserve?

We have found 8 possible answers for the crossword clue Deserve.

Q: What is another word for Deserve?

We list 7 synonyms related to Deserve. Common alternatives include MERIT, MERITS, MERITED, DESERVED.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Deserve?

Clues like Deserve often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Daily, Metro, The Guardian Cryptic, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Sun Two Speed, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 08/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

Hint 2: Synonyms

EARN, MERIT, MERITS

Hint 3: Best answers

EARN, MERIT, DESERVED

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Best answers for Deserve

4 letters

EARN

5 letters

MERIT

All 8 answers for Deserve

Deserve with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
EARN	4

Deserve with 5 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
MERIT	5

Deserve with 6 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
MERITS	6

Deserve with 7 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
MERITED	7

Deserve with 8 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
DESERVED	8
DESERVES	8
MERITING	8

Deserve with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DESERVING	9

Synonyms for Deserve

We found 7 synonyms.

8 letter words

9 letter words

DESERVING

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What's the best solution for Deserve?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Deserve is EARN. Other possible answers include MERIT, deserved, deserves, deserving, merited, meriting, merits.

How many solutions are there for Deserve?

We have found 8 possible answers for the crossword clue Deserve.

How do I find a solution for Deserve?

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What is another word for Deserve?

We list 7 synonyms related to Deserve. Common alternatives include MERIT, MERITS, MERITED, DESERVED.

Which crosswords feature clues like Deserve?

Clues like Deserve often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Daily, Metro, The Guardian Cryptic, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Sun Two Speed, among others.

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