Answer: deserve

AnswerCrossword Clue
DESERVEMerit
DESERVEHave coming
DESERVEBe worthy of
DESERVEQualify for
DESERVEMerit.
DESERVEEarn by service.
DESERVEBe worthy.
DESERVEEarn
DESERVEWarrant
DESERVERate
DESERVEMerit of French verse after translation (7)
DESERVEHave an entitlement
deserveDo something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment)
deserveto be worthy of