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Constant Desire To Cut Old Hags Head Off Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ITCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ITCH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ITCH" which means:
- noun
- • A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
- • A strong restless desire
- • An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch verb
- • Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
- • Have or perceive an itch
- • Cause to perceive an itch
- • Have a strong desire or urge to do something
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have an itch on my nose."
- • "Scratching the itch only made it worse."
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Feb 2011 | Across 11 | |
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