“___ badge (scout's award)” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MERIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ badge (scout's award)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2025, where it runs at 30 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 17, 2025 grid29ALead-in to phone or ass5 ltrs›34A___-conscious3 ltrs›36A1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie13 ltrs›41ASinger Grande, to fans3 ltrs›44AInsolent sorts5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 17, 20251A"Live ___" (Taco Bell slogan)3 ltrs›4AWhere you might "take a number"4 ltrs›8ATie named for a British horse racing venue5 ltrs›13AValuable metals4 ltrs›15ALevel4 ltrs›16A___ masala (spicy Indian chickpea dish)5 ltrs›17AMemento-filled craft project9 ltrs›19AStaffs5 ltrs›
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