Pines (6)

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5 6*

'pines' is the definition.
('yearn' can be a synonym of 'pine')

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(Other definitions for yearns that I've seen before include "'Hankers, longs (6)'" , "Craves, longs intensely" , "'Craves, longs for (6)'" , "Longs for, pines" , "Desires strongly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal and The Mirror.

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