Of adequate merit (6)
I believe the answer is:
worthy
(Other definitions for worthy that I've seen before include "Deserving or virtuous" , "Admirable, excellent or deserving" , "Creditable" , "Admirable -- dignitary" , "valuable" .)
I believe the answer is:
worthy
(Other definitions for worthy that I've seen before include "Deserving or virtuous" , "Admirable, excellent or deserving" , "Creditable" , "Admirable -- dignitary" , "valuable" .)