Crossword clue
Keen crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Keen”, from 4–8 letters. The most likely answer is AVID.
Top answer
AVID
4 letters · Having a strong interest
All answers for “Keen”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| AVID Best match | 4 | Having a strong interest |
| WAIL | 4 | Verb: cry out in grief |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| EAGER | 5 | Wanting very much to do |
| SHARP | 5 | Having a fine cutting edge |
| ACUTE | 5 | Highly perceptive, as senses |
| MOURN | 5 | Verb: express grief |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ARDENT | 6 | Enthusiastic and passionate |
| ASTUTE | 6 | Quick to see advantage |
| BITTER | 6 | Of wind: cutting and cold |
| LAMENT | 6 | Verb: mourn aloud |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| ZEALOUS | 7 | Full of fervent enthusiasm |
| FERVENT | 7 | Having intense feeling |
| INTENSE | 7 | Of extreme strength |
| UP FOR IT | 7 | British informal: eager |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| PIERCING | 8 | Penetrating, as a keen wind |
| INCISIVE | 8 | Sharp and penetrating in mind |
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What does “Keen” mean?
As an adjective, eager or enthusiastic, sharp-edged, or acute (keen eyesight); as a verb, to wail in grief, especially at an Irish funeral.
Solving tip
AVID and EAGER are the most common answers; for the sharp sense try ACUTE or SHARP, and for the verb WAIL or LAMENT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Keen"?
The most likely answer is AVID (4 letters) — Having a strong interest. Other common answers are EAGER (5), SHARP (5), ACUTE (5), ZEALOUS (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Keen"?
Answers to "Keen" range from 4–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.