Minor irritation -- problem scratching head? Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ITCH Minor irritation -- problem scratching head? (4) The Telegraph Cryptic May 7, 2018
7% HICCUP Minor problem (6) The Times Concise Aug 13, 2025
6% CLAWAT Scratch (6) New York Times Oct 15, 2025
6% MOOLA Scratch (5) LA Times Daily Sep 13, 2025
5% RILE Irritate (4) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
5% MAR Scratch up (3) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
5% SATAN Old Scratch (5) New York Times Oct 12, 2025
5% NAG Hound and irritate (3)
5% STYE Eyelid irritation (4) Universal Oct 11, 2025
5% PEEVE Irritate (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 10, 2025

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