Hankering

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters

Definition of Hankering

verb

To crave, want or desire.
"If you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe."

noun

(often followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.

Anagrams of Hankering

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 9 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "hankering":

9-LETTER WORDS

7-LETTER WORDS

aginner earning engrain gherkin grannie hanking harking hearing kerning narking nearing ranking

6-LETTER WORDS

earing gainer ginner haeing hanger hanker hankie haring harken hegari hegira hernia hinger inaner innage+7 more

5-LETTER WORDS

ahing anger eking garni gerah grain henna hiker hinge inane inker inner kiang neigh range

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "hankering" and rearranging:

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

craving

Rhyming Words

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