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The Serious Deserve Some Esteem Crossword Clue

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noun

• something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

adjective satellite

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

• sincerely earnest

• not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

29%5 To be worthy of or deserve
verb

• accord or comport with

29%7 To warrant or deserve
verb

• give the right to

• give a title to

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

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The Guardian Cryptic29 Aug 2007 Down 19
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