Merited
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 12 appearances · Last seen in the Daily Express crossword on July 29, 2026
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DESERVED
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The clue “Merited” has appeared 12 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Daily Express crossword on July 29, 2026, where the answer was DESERVED.
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