Hankerings are strong cravings or longings for something. The crossword solutions for the term hankerings are URGES (5 letters), ITCHES (6 letters), YENS (4 letters), and DESIRES (7 letters). All of these words describe a strong feeling of wanting something, whether it be tangible or intangible. Urges and Itches are often used to describe a physical sensation of wanting something, while YENS and Desires are more often used to describe a mental or emotional longing.