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Hankering

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97%3Exact Match!
noun

• a yearning for something or to do something

• the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

verb

• have a desire for something or someone who is not present

96%4Exact Match!
noun

• a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

• a strong restless desire

• an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

verb

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• have or perceive an itch

• cause to perceive an itch

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

95%6Exact Match!
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

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New York Times05 Aug 2025 Down 6
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