The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KARMIC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Like a deserved comeuppance crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| KARMIC | 100 % | 6 | 
Why may KARMIC be the right solution?
"Karmic" refers to the concept of karma, which is the idea that a person's actions in this life or previous lives determine their fate or destiny. Therefore, if someone receives a deserved comeuppance, it can be seen as a result of their own actions, or their "karma".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like a deserved comeuppance
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- due
 - poetic
 - deserts
 - desert
 - just
 - condign
 - deservedly
 - earn
 - tribute
 - unmerited
 - award
 - punishment
 
Crossword Answer definitions
KARMIC adjective- Of or pertaining to karma.
 
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