Stuck on the Crave, with “for” crossword clue from NYT Crossword published on July 29 2018? We’re here to help you solve it.
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The Verified Answer for Crave, with “for” is:
- JONES
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- ACHE
Useful hints for “Crave, with “for”” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clue Explanation
▼One of those odd words, used as a singular but with one S at the end, that disrupts solvers’ deductions — to JONES for something means to really, really want it. The etymology is probably from heroin users, who referred to the drug as “Harry Jones,” rather than the more suburban “keeping up with the Joneses,” where your addictions are to better cars and fancier holiday decorations than those of your neighbors.