Cryptic crossword clue
Eager to display grief 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word KEEN

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The straight part
We know that "Eager/display grief" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eager/display grief = keen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KEEN mean?

KEEN verb
  1. To make cold, to sharpen.
KEEN adjective
  1. Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
  2. Fierce, intense, vehement.
  3. Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
  4. Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
  5. Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
  6. Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
  7. Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
  8. Marvelous.
  9. Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.
KEEN noun
  1. A prolonged wail for a deceased person.
KEEN verb
  1. To utter a keen.
  2. To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
  3. To mourn.

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