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Deserve each service (4)

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I believe the answer is:

earn

'deserve' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'each service' is the wordplay.
'each' becomes 'ea'.
'service' becomes 'RN' (abbreviation for Royal Navy).
'ea'+'rn'='EARN'

(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Obtain (money) in return for labour or services" , "Gain (money, reputation, etc)" , "Merit (a reward)" , "Receive in return for" , "Twist out of shape" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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