Minor irritation -- problem scratching head? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ITCH Minor irritation -- problem scratching head? (4) The Telegraph Cryptic May 7, 2018
6% SNIFF Scratch-and-__ (5) Commuter Jan 16, 2026
6% MAR Scratch (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 8, 2026
5% PEEVES Irritates (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 27, 2026
5% EKED Scratched (out) (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 26, 2026
5% SNIT Fit of irritation (4) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
5% TESTY Irritable (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 24, 2026
5% GOUGE Scratch deeply (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 23, 2026
5% EDGY Irritable (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 22, 2026
5% GROGGY Staggering Greek cat scratching head (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Jan 21, 2026

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