“Be worthy of” 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 “Be worthy of”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 11, 2025, where it runs at 22 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
Dec 11, 2025 grid21AEnglish town known for its salt5 ltrs›26AAuthor Zora ___ Hurston5 ltrs›28AUtopia … 10 … ideal …14 ltrs›36A"No harm, no foul"5 ltrs›38ALanding area in a long jump7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 11, 20251AAgainst4 ltrs›5AGreek goddess swallowed by her father and rescued by her future husband4 ltrs›9ASuisse peak4 ltrs›13ASpoils4 ltrs›14AWork of Bellini or Bizet5 ltrs›16AStead4 ltrs›17ASEAL … SWAT … B …10 ltrs›19ASome ways off4 ltrs›
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