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The Clue
Anticipatory (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EAGER
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Notes
The answer EAGER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
Related Clues
Agog
Antsy
Ardent
Athirst
Avid
___ beaver
Beaverish
Beaverlike?
Desirous
Enthusiastic
Itching
Itchy
Keen
Zealous
Breathless, say
Champing at the bit
Fired up
Gung-ho
Hard to restrain
Keen in desire
Kind of beaver
Like a beaver
On pins and needles
Rarin' to go
Raring to go
"All ___ for the treat": Carroll
"Half Magic" author
Like some beavers
More than willing
Definition
EAGER as a noun:
1. (tidal bore, bore, eagre, aegir, eager) = a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
EAGER as an adjective:
1. having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy; "eager to learn"; "eager to travel abroad"; "eager for success"; "eager helpers"; "an eager look"
2. (avid, great, eager, zealous) = marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"; "a great walker"; "an eager beaver"