The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ARDOURS
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More clues leading to the result ARDOURS
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What does ARDOURS mean?
ARDOURS noun- Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
- Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.
- Intense heat.