Is this your crossword clue?
"happiness" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often joy (3 letters).
Definitions
emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
Word origin
From happy + -ness.
Used in a sentence
“seek happiness”
“true happiness”
“bring happiness to others”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer5 curated clues
01“state of joy”9 letters
02“Cheerful state”9 letters
03“Feeling of joy”9 letters
04“Glad emotional state”9 letters
05“Good mood state”9 letters
Not quite right?
"Search similar patterns."
H________