Yearned (for) is a term that expresses a strong desire or longing for something. It can be used to describe a feeling of intense longing for a person, place, or thing. The crossword solutions for the term yearned (for) are CRAVED (6 letters), Hoped (5 letters), ACHED (5 letters), LONGED (6 letters), PINED (5 letters), and Hungered (8 letters). All of these words express a strong desire or longing for something, but each has its own subtle nuances. CRAVED implies a strong, almost desperate desire, while hoped implies a more optimistic outlook. ACHED implies a deep, emotional longing, while LONGED implies a more general desire. PINED implies a deep, melancholic longing, while hungered implies a more physical need.