Deservingness Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 22, 2023 · 37-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 22, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 22, 2023 · 37-Across · 5 letters
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the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); "there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded"
noun
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