Head scratched, contact that hurt! Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Head scratched, contact that hurt! last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 OUCH.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OUCH Head scratched, contact that hurt! (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 17, 2020
7% FINGERNAILS They might be head-scratching (11) New York Times Mar 1, 2026
7% CUFF Scratching head, scratch end of sleeve (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Feb 2, 2026
6% EKES Scratches (out) (4) New York Times Mar 19, 2026
6% ACHE Hurt (4) LA Times Daily Mar 18, 2026
6% PATINA Captain, scratching head, altered sheen (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Mar 18, 2026
6% MAIM Hurt (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 17, 2026
6% YOYO Scratching head, son repeatedly twisted plaything (4) The Times Cryptic Mar 17, 2026
6% PAGE Contact (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Mar 16, 2026
6% ITCH Something to scratch (4)

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