Reasons to scratch one's head, say Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ITCHES Reasons to scratch one's head, say (6) New York Times Apr 29, 2024
95% FINGERNAILS They might be head-scratching (11) New York Times Mar 1, 2026
91% CUFF Scratching head, scratch end of sleeve (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Feb 2, 2026
91% MAR Scratch, say (3) LA Times Daily Dec 17, 2025
87% OUCH Scratching head, feel that hurt (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 13, 2026
87% ITCH Reason to scratch one's head (4) New York Times Mar 29, 2025
83% LICE They can cause much head scratching (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 3, 2026
83% TIS "__ but a scratch" (3) LA Times Daily Feb 26, 2026
83% AFTER Sillier to scratch head and behind (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Feb 23, 2026
83% HACK Journalist in hut scratching head (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Feb 4, 2026

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