Hankie
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for a handkerchief, a small square of cloth used for wiping the nose or eyes.
“She reached into her bag for a hankie and dabbed at her eyes during the emotional scene.”
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hank·ie
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The IE ending is the informal spelling that distinguishes it from the variant HANKY
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Worth 13 points, the K adds good tile value to this familiar everyday word
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