The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HEARTIER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result HEARTIER
- On stage, try to be more enthusiastic
- Try Thai-sounding recipe that’s more wholesome
- … catch band getting more friendly
- Find out layer to get warmer
- Officially consider row more jovial
- With more enthusiasm he’s less Philistine
- More enthusiastic Italian standing up is grabbed by one in the audience
- Perceive row to be more substantial
- Listen to story, said to be more satisfying
- Lustier, prone to cause more satisfaction
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The straight part
We know that "more jovial" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more jovial = heartier.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HEARTIER mean?
HEARTIER adjective- Warm and cordial towards another person
- Energetic, active or eager.
- Cheerful, vivacious.
- Exhibiting strength; firm
- Promoting strength; nourishing.