Energy

VIM

Think of a lively, spirited force often used to describe someone’s enthusiastic vigor—it’s a short word that packs a punch.

"Energy" as a crossword clue often hints at a short, punchy word for vigor or liveliness. Here, "vim" fits perfectly—it’s a snappy term meaning enthusiastic energy, like when someone tackles a task with gusto. The clue plays on the straightforward definition without hidden wordplay, relying on the solver to recall this somewhat old-fashioned but still valid word. Think of it as the zest in "vim and vigor."