| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MERIT | Earn by service. |
| DESERVE | Earn by service. |
| garnering | acquire by effort earn |
| hustle | to earn money by swindling. |
| penny | to earn one's living honestly; make money by fair means |
| win | obtain by work earn striving to win a living from the sterile soil |
| due | to earn respect, a position, or a right by hard work, sacrifice, or experience |
