The term 'PICKER-UPPER' can be broken down into six different words: TAXI (4 letters), TALON (5 letters), TONIC (5 letters), TEA (3 letters), HAND (4 letters), and MAID (4 letters). A TAXI is a vehicle used to transport people from one place to another, usually for a fee. A TALON is a sharp claw found on birds of prey. A TONIC is a medicine or drink that invigorates or refreshes. TEA is a beverage made from the leaves of the TEA plant. A HAND is a body part at the end of the arm used for grasping and manipulating objects. A MAID is a female domestic worker. All of these words can be used to describe someone who picks up or collects things.