Hanker
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To feel a strong, persistent longing or yearning for something.
“After years of living abroad, she began to hanker for the familiar comfort of home cooking.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhaŋkə/
Syllables
hank·er
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Wordle
Contains ANKER with H as the opener and K mid-word as the two distinguishing letters
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the K adds solid tile value and HANKERED extends it well
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