Intense Desires is a term that encompasses a variety of strong emotions and feelings. The crossword solutions for this term are LUSTS (5 letters), YENS (4 letters), and PASSIONS (8 letters). LUSTS refer to strong sexual desires, while YENS are intense yearnings or cravings for something. PASSIONS are strong and barely controllable emotions, usually referring to love or hate. All three words describe intense desires that can be difficult to control.