Wasn't too full for dessert

HADROOM

Think of how you might describe having space left after a meal—this phrase combines a past-tense verb with a word for extra capacity.

This clue plays on the phrase "had room," meaning you weren’t too full to eat more. The word "dessert" hints at having space for something extra, so "had room" fits perfectly as the answer. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight twist—imagine finishing a meal and still being able to squeeze in a slice of pie. The answer is written as one word, "HADROOM," to match crossword style.