merit crossword clue

 Here are some possible crossword clues for the word "merit":

4 letters: EARN

5 letters: DESERVE

6 letters: PRAISE

7 letters: ACCLAIM

8 letters: HONOR

The specific crossword clue will depend on the other words in the puzzle and the difficulty level. For example, a 4-letter clue for "merit" might be "earn," while an 8-letter clue might be "honor."

Here are some examples of how these clues might be used in a crossword puzzle:

4 Across: To earn something through one's efforts (EARN)

6 Down: To be worthy of something (DESERVE)

7 Across: To praise someone for their accomplishments (PRAISE)

8 Down: To give someone honor or respect (HONOR)

9 Down: To have value or worth (MERIT)

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.