A feeling of the need for water, etc (6)

I believe the answer is:

thirst

(Other definitions for thirst that I've seen before include "Quaff to slake it" , "Long" , "Craving for liquid" , "Longing" , "The inducement for 5 Down" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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