Deserved marrow or thyme ingredients (6)

I believe the answer is:

worthy

'deserved' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'marrow or thyme ingredients' is the wordplay.
'ingredients' says the answer is hidden in the clue (certain parts or ingredients from the clue).
'WORTHY' can be found hidden inside 'marrow or thyme'.

(Other definitions for worthy that I've seen before include "Good enough" , "Somebody" , "Admirable, excellent or deserving" , "Meriting respect or reward" , "esteemed dignitary" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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