Crossword clue
Eager crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Eager”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is KEEN.
All answers for “Eager”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.