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Keen Desire Crossword Clue

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noun

• a strong sexual desire

• self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)

verb

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

38%4 Showing strong interest or desire
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

34%12 Impatience or keen desire
noun

• Animated cordiality; friendliness, enthusiasm.

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New York Times12 Nov 1985 Down 28
New York Times03 Jul 1985 Down 53
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