The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EARNS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1983.
Receives recompense crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EARNS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Receives recompense
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- depositary
- amateur
- annuity
- bailee
- cashier
- chamberlain
- checker
- collect
- desert
- host
- load
- pensioner
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.
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