The term 'pruriency' is a noun that refers to an intense feeling of sexual desire or longing. It can also refer to the state of being overly eager or enthusiastic about something. The crossword solutions for this term are 'LUST' and 'ITCH, ' both of which are four-letter words. LUST is an intense and often uncontrollable desire, while an ITCH is an uncomfortable sensation that causes a person to want to scratch it. Both words can be used to describe the feeling of pruriency.