NYT Dictionary

HANK

/ˈheɪ̯ŋk/
NounVerbHANKhank · 1 syllableGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English hank, of Scandinavian/North Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse hǫnk (compare haki (“something bent”)), related to Proto-Germanic *hakô (“hook”). Akin to Old English hangian (“to hang”). First known use: 14th century.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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