What does deserved mean in crosswords?

deserved means: Earned or merited because of actions or qualities.

Which crossword clues can have deserved as the answer?

Possible clues for deserved include "Earned".

deserved is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often merited, 7 letters.

Word entry · 8 letters

Best crossword clue

"Earned"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /dɪˈzɜːvd/Part of speech adjectiveSorted ddeeersvStarts with DEnds with D1 cluesVery common crossword word

1D2E3S4E5R6V7E8D

Is this your crossword clue?

"deserved" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often merited (7 letters).

“When the victim fails or refuses, the punishment is perceived as being more deserved.”

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01“Earned”8 letters

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