NOUN: "a strong desire" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a strong desire" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. have a desire for something or someone who is not present
(noun)
1. a yearning for something or to do something
2. the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRONG (adjective)
1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
2. of good quality and condition; solidly built
DESIRE (verb)
1. expect and wish
2. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
DESIRE (noun)
1. an inclination to want things
2. something that is desired

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