Jay Gatsby's obsession in "The Great Gatsby" Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

Hint 2: Clue Definition

OBSESSION (noun)
1. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

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