Scratching head, tightly grips files (5) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Scratching head, tightly grips files (5) last seen in Sun Two Speed 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RASPS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RASPS Scratching head, tightly grips files (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Apr 1, 2026
7% LICE Cause of head-scratching (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 28, 2026
6% ETHER Scratching head, restrain number (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 5, 2026
6% ANON Soon clerical dignitary scratches head (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Nov 3, 2026
6% CLING Hold on tightly (5) New York Times Midi Nov 2, 2026
6% DENSE Tightly packed (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 22, 2026
6% HELD Was gripping? (4) LA Times Daily Oct 16, 2026
6% EARNER Apprentice scratching head is one getting paid (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 12, 2026
6% TIS "'___ but a scratch!" (3) The Atlantic Oct 9, 2026
6% TRUSS Secure tightly (5) New York Times Oct 6, 2026

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