Desire

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.

“Her desire to travel led her to save money for years.”

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Contains E (double), I with D, S, R.

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Worth 7 points; good vowel-consonant balance.

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