Obtained by merit
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is EARNED.
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Why it fits
EARNED is the 6-letter answer to “Obtained by merit” in the November 8, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so EARNED both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.