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Eager longing (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thirst

(Other definitions for thirst that I've seen before include "A craving for drink or knowledge" , "Need for liquids" , "Drink to slake it" , "The inducement for 5 Down" , "Long" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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