The term 'had a hankering' is an idiom that means to have a strong desire for something. The crossword solutions for this term are Yenned (6 letters), Itched (6 letters), YEARNED (7 letters), LONGED (6 letters), and Lusted (6 letters). All of these words mean to have a strong desire for something, but each has its own subtle nuances. Yenned implies a feeling of restlessness or discontentment, Itched implies a feeling of impatience, YEARNED implies a feeling of longing, LONGED implies a feeling of deep yearning, and Lusted implies a feeling of intense craving.