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Initially lacking merit, succeed as student Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Initially lacking merit, succeed as student last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEARN.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEARN Initially lacking merit, succeed as student | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 28, 2018 |
| 5% | EARNED Merited (6) | (6) | Mirror Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 5% | HADNT Lacked | (5) | Newsday | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | SASH Merit badge location | (4) | Universal | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 5% | PREVAIL Succeed (7) | (7) | Puzzler | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 5% | SCOUTS Merit badge earners | (6) | Universal | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 5% | SINKORSWIM Fail/succeed options | (10) | Universal | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 5% | GOFAR Succeed | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 5% | UNENTERPRISING Fiddle Peter is running that's lacking in initiative | (14) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 5% | WORK Succeed | (4) | LA Times Daily | Nov 29, 2025 |
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