Answer:

penchant

Answer	Crossword Clue
PENCHANT	Strong inclination
PENCHANT	Inclination
PENCHANT	Liking

PENCHANT	Strong inclination.
PENCHANT	Strong liking.
PENCHANT	Inclination.
PENCHANT	Taste
PENCHANT	Bent
PENCHANT	Inclination to write song (8)
PENCHANT	Strong liking
PENCHANT	Partiality

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.