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Longing Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 28/08/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
desire strongly or persistently .
Hint 2: Synonyms
YEN, ACHE, ITCH
Hint 3: Best answers
ACHE, ITCH, URGE

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All 21 answers for Longing

Longing with 3 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
YEN3

Longing with 4 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
ACHE4
ITCH4
URGE4
LONG4

Longing with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
LONGS5
YEARN5

Longing with 6 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
DESIRE6
HANKER6
LONGED6
YEARNS6

Longing with 7 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
HANKERS7
YEARNED7

Longing with 8 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
YEARNING8
REPINING8
HANKERED8
LONGINGS8

Longing with 9 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
HANKERING9
YEARNINGS9

Longing with 10 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
HUNGRINESS10

Longing with 12 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
HUNGRINESSES12

Synonyms for Longing

We found 15 synonyms.

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What's the best solution for Longing?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Longing is ACHE. Other possible answers include ITCH, URGE, YEN, DESIRE, YEARNING, REPINING, hanker, hankered, among others.

How many solutions are there for Longing?

We have found 21 possible answers for the crossword clue Longing.

How do I find a solution for Longing?

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What is another word for Longing?

We list 15 synonyms related to Longing. Common alternatives include LONG, LONGS, YEARN, HANKER.

Which crosswords feature clues like Longing?

Clues like Longing often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Mirror, The Daily Telegraph GK, The Times Daily, The Sun Two Speed, The Guardian Quiptic, among others.


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