What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Strong urge" from May 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Strong urge”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

HANKERING

Letters9

Starts withH

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 11, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Strong urge” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 11, 2025 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Strong urge” clue?+

The answer is HANKERING (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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