Answer: deserves

AnswerCrossword Clue
DESERVESMerits
DESERVESEarns
DESERVESIs entitled to
DESERVESMerits.
DESERVESRates
DESERVES"None but the brave ... the fair": Dryden
DESERVESHas coming
DESERVESWarrants
deservesto be worthy of (reward, punishment, etc.); merit
deservesDESERVE, to be worthy of