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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cause of much head-scratching last seen in Universal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LICE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LICE Cause of much head-scratching (4) Universal Nov 1, 2016
40% NIT Cause of much head-scratching for an idiot (3)
4% HAPLESS Chap scratching head not as much is unlucky (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jun 28, 2026
3% ALOT Much (of) (4) Newsday Jul 9, 2026
3% ORION Hunter runs over, taken aback by lion scratching head (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 7, 2026
3% CATTREES Scratch pads? (8) LA Times Daily Jul 4, 2026
3% LESS Not as much (4) Commuter Jul 4, 2026
3% AWL Scratching head, cry loudly? One is boring (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Jul 3, 2026
3% OILWELL Scratching head, work efficiently to get source of fuel (3,4) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jun 26, 2026
3% NEPHEW Family member, one scratching head with expression of relief (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 25, 2026

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