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The value of 3 (5)

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merit

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'the value of' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for merit that I've seen before include "Just deserts" , "of a high order?" , "Have a right" , "Good point or quality" , "Worth; deserve" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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