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Scratching surface of dark side in barrel (6) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Scratching surface of dark side in barrel (6) last seen in Guardian 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 KEYING.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | KEYING Scratching surface of dark side in barrel (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 8% | MAR Scratch the surface of | (3) | ||
| 6% | CASK Bourbon barrel | (4) | LA Times Daily | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 6% | KEG Beer barrel | (3) | New York Times Midi | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 6% | ITCH Scratch that! | (4) | New York Times | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 6% | NOGO Scratched, as a launch | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 6% | SITH Baddies who utilize the dark side of the Force | (4) | The Atlantic | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 6% | ITCHY In need of scratching | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 19, 2026 |
| 6% | EKE Scratch (out) | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 6% | TIS "___ but a scratch!" | (3) | Universal | Jul 14, 2026 |
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