More than wants

CRAVES

Think of an intense longing that goes beyond simple desire—like when you absolutely need that last slice of pizza.

The clue "More than wants" plays on the idea of intensity—while "wants" suggests a mild desire, "craves" implies a stronger, more urgent longing. Here, "more than" signals that the answer is a synonym that amplifies the original word, pushing it from simple preference to deep yearning. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no hidden wordplay, relying on the solver to recognize the escalation in meaning.