The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word WORTHIER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1988.
Of greater merit crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| WORTHIER | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Of greater merit
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- worthier
 - better
 - good
 - rare
 - superior
 - vetter
 - advantage
 - all-around
 - appreciation
 - benefit
 - benefits
 - bonus
 
Crossword Answer definitions
WORTHIER adjective- Having worth, merit or value
 - Honourable or admirable
 - Deserving, or having sufficient worth
 - Suited; befitting.
 
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