NYT Dictionary

HANKY

/ˈheɪ̯ŋki/
NounHAN-kihan-ki · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Diminutive of handkerchief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

handkerchiefhankiehankey

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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