Answer: pash

AnswerCrossword Clue
PASHInfatuation, slangily
PASHArdor, in Tin Pan Alley
PASHArdor, a la Tin Pan Alley
PASHDeep emotion, la Tin Pan Alley
PASHObject of love, slangily
PASHPish-..., rice broth.
PASHHeavy blow, old style.
pashsmash
pashto strike violently
pashthe object of such a passion
pashinfatuation for another person; crush