Crossword clue

Eager crossword clue

We have 15 answers for the clue “Eager”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is KEEN.

Top answer KEEN 4 letters · Enthusiastic and eager

All answers for “Eager”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
KEEN Best match 4 Enthusiastic and eager
AVID 4 Very keen
AGOG 4 Eagerly expectant
6-letter answers
RARING 6 Very eager, as in "raring to go"
ARDENT 6 Passionately eager
HUNGRY 6 Having strong desire
INTENT 6 Determined to do something
7-letter answers
ANXIOUS 7 Keen to do something
ITCHING 7 Restlessly eager
KEYED UP 7 Excited and eager
ZEALOUS 7 Showing great enthusiasm
LONGING 7 Having a strong wish
8-letter answers
YEARNING 8 Deeply longing
9-letter answers
IMPATIENT 9 Restlessly eager
12-letter answers
ENTHUSIASTIC 12 Showing intense enjoyment

What does “Eager” mean?

Eager means keen and enthusiastic to do or have something. It is an adjective, and some answers carry impatience (ITCHING, RARING) or intense desire (AVID, HUNGRY).

Solving tip

KEEN and AVID are the likeliest short answers; AGOG suits a sense of excited expectation. Informal answers like RARING often come with "to go".

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Eager"?

The most likely answer is KEEN (4 letters) — Enthusiastic and eager. Other common answers are AVID (4), AGOG (4), ANXIOUS (7), RARING (6).

How many letters are in the answer to "Eager"?

Answers to "Eager" range from 4–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.