The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EARNS , but the solution may also be RATES which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in USA Today).
Is deserving of crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EARNS | 50 % | 5 |
| RATES | 38 % | 5 |
| MERITS | 13 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Is deserving of
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- deserves
- is worthy of
- due
- earn
- merit
- rate
- rates
- worth
- worthy
- earner
- entitled
- poor
Crossword Answer definitions
EARNS verb- To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- To receive payment for work.
- To receive payment for work.
- To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
- To achieve by being worthy of.
- To curdle, as milk.
- To long; to yearn.
- To grieve.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result EARNS
- Is deserving of
- Produces dividends
- Acquires
- Pulls down
- Yields as profit
- Makes
- Takes home
- Warrants
- Brings home bacon
- Gets the old-fashioned way
More clues leading to the result RATES
- Calculates the value
- Has status
- Bank posting
- Freelancer's figures
- Hotel prices
- Numbers critically
- Traveler's inquiry
- Deserves notice
- Is prestigious
- Is worthy of