Be worthy of (7)
'be worthy of' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire 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.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Obtain (money) in return for labour or services" , "Acquire through merit" , "and 3: Work for bed and board" , "There's merit" , "Gain by work or effort" .)
'be worthy of' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for deserve that I've seen before include "Merit, earn" , "Severed (anag)" , "Justify" , "Be worth" , "Show one is worthy" .)