| ZINGY | Full of enthusiasm or zest (5) |
| SPICE | Derived from bark, buds, fruits, roots or stigmas, a seasoning such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, pepper or saffron; or, by extension, anything that adds interest or zest (5) |
| GUSTO | Word, from "taste", for keen relish, liking, vigour or zest; or, the style in which a work of art is executed (5) |
| EAGER | Full of enthusiasm, agree to differ (5) |
| FIRED | Full of enthusiasm, but found unsuitable for the job? (5) |
| CANDO | Full of enthusiasm |
| ZESTY | Full of enthusiasm |
| AFIRE | Full of enthusiasm |
| VAPID | Lacking flavour or zest (5) |
| ESTRO | Italian word for enthusiasm or the height of poetic inspiration (5) |
| MANIA | An excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession (5) |
| BLASE | Lacking enthusiasm or interest (5) |
| MEH | Expresses indifference or lack of enthusiasm or interest (3) |
| DRIVE | Enthusiasm, or control a car |
| BANZAI | A Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph. |
| APATHY | Lack of enthusiasm or energy (6) |
| DISPIRITING | Devoid of enthusiasm or hope (11) |
| GUST | A blast of wind; a rush of smoke; a burst of passion; relish or zest; or, the sense or pleasure of tasting (4) |
| SPIRIT | Word for breath of life; vital principle; the soul; a spectre, such as Dickens's Ghost of Christmas Past; fire, pizzazz, sparkle, vigour or zest; the prevailing cheery, Christmassy or festive mood; or |
| NEW | Nationals from banks of Nile roam south, full of enthusiasm (3,10) |
