Passing craze Crossword Clue

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MANIA

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(noun)
1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PASSING (adjective)
1. lasting a very short time
2. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
PASSING (noun)
1. a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
2. success in satisfying a test or requirement
PASSING (adverb)
1. to an extraordinary degree
CRAZE (noun)
1. state of violent mental agitation
2. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
CRAZE (verb)
1. cause to go crazy; cause to lose one’s mind
2. develop a fine network of cracks

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MANIA
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