The term 'want in the worst way' can be expressed using four different crossword solutions: 'COVET' (5 letters), 'CRAVE' (5 letters), 'ache for' (7 letters), and 'pine for' (7 letters). COVET means to strongly desire something that belongs to someone else, while CRAVE is to have an intense longing or yearning for something. Ache for is to feel a deep emotional longing for something, and pine for is to feel a deep sadness or longing for something. All of these words express a strong desire for something, and when combined with the phrase 'in the worst way, ' they emphasize the intensity of the feeling.