Bootlicking - or a less healthy desire, it's said Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SYCOPHANCY Bootlicking - or a less healthy desire, it's said (10) The Times Cryptic Feb 1, 2025
60% SYCAMORE Scottish plane tree said to be less healthy again (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 18, 2026
55% URGE Desire (4) Eugene Sheffer May 4, 2026
52% SALAD Healthy side (5) LA Times Daily Apr 30, 2026
52% WISER One desiring less herb to begin with and more sage (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 6, 2026
52% WANTS Desires (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 29, 2026
52% WANT Desire (4) Commuter Mar 19, 2026
50% LUST Overwhelming desire (4) LA Times Daily May 10, 2026
50% NEEDS Pressing desires (5) New York Times Mini May 8, 2026
50% ACAI Healthy smoothie berry (4)

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