HANKERING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
H
4/3
A
1/1
N
1/2
K
5/5
E
1/1
R
1/1
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
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.
Examples of HANKERING in a Sentence
- "If you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe."
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points
Is HANKERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HANKERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: HANKERING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HANKERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | n | k | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HANKERING
100 words from the letters in HANKERING
9-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
hankie
13/13
USUKWWF
hanker
13/13
USUKWWF
harken
13/13
USUKWWF
raking
11/13
USUKWWF
haeing
10/11
USUKWWF
hegari
10/10
USUKWWF
hegira
10/10
USUKWWF
hirage
10/10
UK
hanger
10/11
USUKWWF
rehang
10/11
USUKWWF
haring
10/11
USUKWWF
rahing
10/11
UK
hinger
10/11
USUKWWF
nigher
10/11
USUKWWF
enrank
10/12
UK
hernia
9/9
USUKWWF
innage
7/10
UK
earing
7/9
USUKWWF
gainer
7/9
USUKWWF
graine
7/9
UK
reagin
7/9
USUKWWF
regain
7/9
USUKWWF
regina
7/9
USUKWWF
enring
7/10
UK
erning
7/10
UK
ginner
7/10
USUKWWF
inaner
6/8
USUKWWF
narine
6/8
USUKWWF
ranine
6/8
UK
5-letter words
kaneh
12/12
UK
hiker
12/11
USUKWWF
aking
10/12
UK
kiang
10/12
USUKWWF
eking
10/12
USUKWWF
grike
10/11
UK
krang
10/12
UK
kreng
10/12
UK
ahing
9/10
UK
anigh
9/10
UK
ehing
9/10
UK
hinge
9/10
USUKWWF
neigh
9/10
USUKWWF
gerah
9/9
USUKWWF
anker
9/10
UK
naker
9/10
UK
nerka
9/10
UK
inker
9/10
USUKWWF
reink
9/10
USUKWWF
henna
8/9
USUKWWF
hiera
8/7
UK
rhine
8/8
UK
ingan
6/9
UK
anger
6/8
USUKWWF
range
6/8
USUKWWF
regna
6/8
USUKWWF
renga
6/8
UK
agrin
6/8
UK
garni
6/8
USUKWWF
grain
6/8
USUKWWF
reign
6/8
USUKWWF
renig
6/8
USUKWWF
inane
5/7
USUKWWF
inner
5/7
USUKWWF
renin
5/7
USUKWWF
4-letter words
hake
11/10
USUKWWF
haik
11/10
USUKWWF
hike
11/10
USUKWWF
ankh
11/11
USUKWWF
hank
11/11
USUKWWF
khan
11/11
USUKWWF
hark
11/10
USUKWWF
kang
9/11
UK
knag
9/11
UK
gink
9/11
USUKWWF
king
9/11
USUKWWF
hang
8/9
USUKWWF
hing
8/9
UK
nigh
8/9
USUKWWF
kane
8/9
USUKWWF
akin
8/9
USUKWWF
kain
8/9
USUKWWF
kina
8/9
USUKWWF
naik
8/9
UK
kine
8/9
USUKWWF
rake
8/8
USUKWWF
reak
8/8
UK
raki
8/8
USUKWWF
How to Use HANKERING in Word Games
HANKERING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HANKERING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HANKERING
What does HANKERING mean?
HANKERING is a verb. To crave, want or desire.
Is HANKERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HANKERING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HANKERING worth in Scrabble?
HANKERING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HANKERING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HANKERING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HANKERING?
Synonyms of HANKERING include: craving. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of HANKERING?
The anagrams of HANKERING (words using the exact same letters) are: HARKENING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.