The clue "hanker after" last appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on April 12, 2022. The correct answer for this puzzle is "WANT", a 4-letter word.
Solution WANT is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution WANT is 4 letters long. We have 2 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 14 solutions. The longest is LUST AFTER with 9 letters, and the shortest is ENVY with 4 letters.
Yes, "HANKER AFTER" is currently trending (last update: 02 Sep 2026). Many solvers seem to find this clue challenging! Other clues with traffic peaks today are: plate, A POPULAR RESORT, Spill, Gets by and planner.
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Solutions are between 4 and 9 letters long.