Cryptic crossword clue
Vintage nickel: no good for numismatist's penultimate desires 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word YEARNINGS

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Crossword Answer definitions

YEARNINGS noun
  1. A wistful or melancholy longing.
YEARNINGS noun
  1. Rennet (an enzyme to curdle milk in order to make cheese).

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