NYT Crossword · 28 Down
“Criterion for a raise” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, December 5, 2008 as 28 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, December 5, 2008 · 28 Down
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Criterion for a raise”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with M and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Criterion for a raise” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2008, at 28 Down.
What is the answer to the “Criterion for a raise” crossword clue?
The answer is MERIT (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.