Lovelorn, does one crush cravings? (5)
I believe the answer is:
needs
'cravings?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for needs that I've seen before include "Calls for" , "What is required" , "'..... must when the devil drives'" , "Misses" , "Can't do without" .)