| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| meritorious | Deserving reward or praise |
| meritorious | deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy. |
| credit | deserving of praise or recognition; admirable |
| laudable | (of an action, idea, or goal) Deserving praise and commendation |
| undeserving | Not deserving or worthy of something positive, esp. help or praise |
| unacknowledged | (of a person or their work) Deserving but not receiving praise or recognition |
| creditable | (of a performance, effort, or action) Deserving public acknowledgment and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful |
