| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MERIT | Cause for a raise |
| CAIN | Raise ... (cause a ruckus) |
| AWELT | Raise ... (cause swelling) |
| MERIT | Reason for a raise |
| MERIT | Criterion for a raise |
| MERIT | Basis for a raise |
| PUTIN | Ask, as for a raise |
| HCL | Reason for a raise: Abbr. |
| WHITECOLLARDOLLARHOLLER | Clerical union's demand for a raise |
| ALE | Something to raise a glass for |
| PUSHYOURLUCK | Ask the boss for more vacation time after getting a raise, perhaps |
