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National ___ Scholar, highest honor bestowed on outstanding academic achievers by the scholarship program of the same name — Daily Themed Crossword Answer

This clue appeared in the February 6 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.

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MERIT 5 letters

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