NOUN: "a strong need or desire to do or have something" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a strong need or desire to do or have something" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an instinctive motive
2. a strong restless desire
(verb)
1. force or impel in an indicated direction
2. push for something

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SOMETHING (noun)
1. An indeterminate or unknown event.
2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.
STRONG (adjective)
1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
2. of good quality and condition; solidly built

Hint 3: Anagram

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