Be worthy of (5)
'be worthy of' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for merit that I've seen before include "Advantage" , "Deserve or warrant" , "Just deserts" , "Earn" , "Have a right" .)
'be worthy of' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rate that I've seen before include "Assess or grade" , "The speed of movement" , "Strongly criticise" , "Appreciate" , "Tear up in tempo" .)
'be worthy of' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Twist out of shape" , "Near (anag.)" , "Merit through work or endeavour" , "Acquire through merit" , "Make money" .)
'be worthy of' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for deserve that I've seen before include "Severed (anag)" , "Justify" , "Be entitled to" , "Warrant" , "Be worth" .)