Crossword clue

Zeal crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Zeal”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is ARDOR.

Top answer ARDOR 5 letters · Passionate enthusiasm, US spelling

All answers for “Zeal”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
ZEST 4 Keen enjoyment
ELAN 4 Energy and style
FIRE 4 Burning enthusiasm
5-letter answers
ARDOR Best match 5 Passionate enthusiasm, US spelling
GUSTO 5 Hearty enjoyment
VIGOR 5 Energetic force, US spelling
6-letter answers
ARDOUR 6 Passionate enthusiasm, UK spelling
FERVOR 6 Intense feeling, US spelling
VIGOUR 6 Energetic force, UK spelling
7-letter answers
FERVOUR 7 Intense feeling, UK spelling
PASSION 7 Strong enthusiasm
8-letter answers
DEVOTION 8 Loyal commitment
KEENNESS 8 Eager enthusiasm
9-letter answers
EAGERNESS 9 Keen desire
10-letter answers
ENTHUSIASM 10 Eager interest
FANATICISM 10 Excessive zeal

What does “Zeal” mean?

Zeal is great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal. It is a noun, so answers should be nouns describing passionate commitment.

Solving tip

Watch for US/UK spelling pairs: ARDOR/ARDOUR and FERVOR/FERVOUR differ by one letter and can decide the grid. ELAN and GUSTO are useful short fills.

Frequently asked questions

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

The most likely answer is ARDOR (5 letters) — Passionate enthusiasm, US spelling. Other common answers are ARDOUR (6), FERVOR (6), FERVOUR (7), PASSION (7).

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

Answers to "Zeal" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.