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Updated June 2026
To be worthy of or entitled to something, especially reward or punishment, based on actions or qualities.
“After working so hard, you deserve a proper holiday.”
/dɪˈzɜːv/
de·serve
Seven letters with -ERVE suffix; contains useful vowels E, E, E
Worth 11 points; the V (4 points) adds strategic value
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