Rules lines scratching head Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rules lines scratching head last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ORDERS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ORDERS Rules lines scratching head (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 9, 2020
4% FINGERNAILS They might be head-scratching (11) New York Times Mar 1, 2026
3% OUCH Scratching head, feel that hurt (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 13, 2026
3% REIGNED Ruled (7) The Telegraph Quick Mar 11, 2026
3% ITCH Urge to scratch (4) Commuter Mar 9, 2026
3% ITCHED Needed to scratch (6) Newsday Mar 9, 2026
3% ELS Lines that go over your head (3) Wall Street Journal Mar 5, 2026
3% LICE They can cause much head scratching (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 3, 2026
3% TIS "__ but a scratch" (3) LA Times Daily Feb 26, 2026
3% AUSTERE Strict American general, with head scratched, in A&E (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Feb 25, 2026

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