“Extremely eager”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Extremely eager”, last seen on May 16, 2026.

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A??D

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

AVID

The answer to “Extremely eager” is AVID

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PublishedMay 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Extremely eager” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AVID — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Extremely eager”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Extremely eager” is AVID — a 4-letter down entry from the May 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

AVID has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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