Desire badly? Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BADLY (adverb)
1. in a disobedient or naughty way
2. with great intensity (`bad’ is a nonstandard variant for `badly’)
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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