The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CHEER
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More clues leading to the result CHEER
- First couple of children always bringing happiness
- Food and drink always provided after church
- Applaud guerrilla leader with hesitation
- Red Queen’s disposition
- Shout approval of revolutionary meeting Queen
- Festive fare honoured companion always provides
- Comfort / food and drink
- Egg on starter of chicken, he starts to eat ramen
- Earl tucked into expensive French food
- Popstar touring England to sound of appreciative audience
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What does CHEER mean?
CHEER noun- A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
- That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
- A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".
- A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
- One's facial expression or countenance.
- One's attitude, mood.
- To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
- To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
- To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
- Cheerleading.