Worked hard for (6)
I believe the answer is:
earned
'worked hard for' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for earned that I've seen before include "Gained through work or effort" , "Neared (anag.)" , "made money" , "Received money for work" , "Got from paid employment merited" .)