Reason for head-scratching Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reason for head-scratching . 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 ITCH.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ITCH Reason for head-scratching (4)
4% UHH [Scratches head ...] (3) New York Times Midi Mar 22, 2026
4% FINGERNAILS They might be head-scratching (11) New York Times Mar 1, 2026
3% SCORES Scratches many records (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 23, 2026
3% CLAW Cat's scratching tool (4)
3% DELETE Scratch off (6) Newsday Apr 19, 2026
3% CLAWS Scratches (at) (5) LA Times Daily Apr 16, 2026
3% ENTERTAININGLY Imagine royal scratching head in an amusing way (14) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 16, 2026
3% LOGIC Reasoning (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Apr 14, 2026
3% LAWYER Solicitor left Twain character scratching head (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Apr 13, 2026
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