DESIRE Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 365 solutions for 'DESIRE' with 3 to 22 letters.
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The clue "desire" last appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on June 23, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "HOPEFOR", a 7-letter word.

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Clue
Answer
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DESIRE with 3 letters
AIM
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YEN
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Top answers for DESIRE crossword clue from newspapers

HOPEFOR
WISH
URGE
YEN
WANT
ENVY
CRAVE
HUNGER
APPETITE
COVET
THIRST
HOPE
LUST
LONGING
YEARN
AIM
ITCH

Definition of desire

  • an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires"; express a desire for; feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"; something that is desired; the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

Anagrams of desire

EIDERS RESIDE

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What is the best solution to the riddle DESIRE?

Solution HOPEFOR is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution HOPEFOR is 7 letters long. We have 48 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DESIRE"?

There are 365 solutions. The longest is POLYMORPHOUS PERVERSITY with 22 letters, and the shortest is AIM with 3 letters.

Is crossword puzzle clue "DESIRE" trending today?

Yes, "DESIRE" is currently trending (last update: 04 Dec 2025). Many solvers seem to find this clue challenging! Other clues with traffic peaks today are: gulp, Composition, Keep, disquieting and Expand.

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How long are the solutions for "DESIRE"?

Solutions are between 3 and 22 letters long.

‘DESIRE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘DESIRE’ is the solution:
Clue Answer

Long for something (6)
Have a yen for (6)
More than want (6)
Want strongly (6)
First British number one for U2 (6)
Ardent wish (6)
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