The term 'ached for' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: PINED (5 letters), YEARNED (7 letters), and LONGED (6 letters). All three words are verbs that describe a strong, emotional desire or longing for something. PINED is a verb that means to feel or express sorrow or longing. YEARNED is a verb that means to have an intense feeling of longing or desire. LONGED is a verb that means to have an earnest or strong desire for something. All three words can be used to describe a person's feelings of wanting something that they cannot have.