Cryptic crossword clue
More enthusiastic mourner 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KEENER

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What does KEENER mean?

KEENER 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.
KEENER noun
  1. One who keens at a funeral.
  2. Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.

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