The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VORACIOUS
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More clues leading to the result VORACIOUS
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Crossword Answer definitions
VORACIOUS adjective- Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
- Having a great appetite for anything (e.g., a voracious reader).