Moved cautiously and led on, scratching head Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EASED Moved cautiously and led on, scratching head (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 28, 2022
5% UMBRAGE Scratching head in silent fury leads to offence (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jan 31, 2026
5% EKED Scratched (out) (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 26, 2026
5% GOUGE Scratch deeply (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 23, 2026
5% ITCH Something to scratch (4)
5% GROGGY Staggering Greek cat scratching head (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Jan 21, 2026
5% MASS Service led by a priest (4) Premier Sunday Jan 18, 2026
5% SNIFF Scratch-and-__ (5) Commuter Jan 16, 2026
5% FAVOR What the back-scratching is in "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 13, 2026
5% LANCE Scratching head, look briefly for weapon (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 12, 2026

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