Answer: deserved

AnswerCrossword Clue
DESERVEDWas worthy of
DESERVEDHad coming
DESERVEDMerited
DESERVEDMerited.
DESERVEDWas worthy of.
DESERVEDJustly earned
DESERVEDHad it coming
DESERVEDRightful
deservedDESERVE, to be worthy of
deservedto be worthy of (reward, punishment, etc.); merit