For the clue "Desire to scratch" from the Universal Crossword crossword (January 2, 2024), we recommend ITCH as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 91 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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91 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ITCH
Desire to scratch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
99%
ITCH
Desire to scratch
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
8%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
BRAIN
Scarecrow's desire
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
BRAIN
Scarecrow's desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
LUST
Overwhelming desire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
LUST
Overwhelming desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
IWANTTO
Expression of desire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
IWANTTO
Expression of desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
8%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
8%
TIS
"__ but a scratch"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
TIS
"__ but a scratch"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
KAMA
Hindu god of love and desire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
KAMA
Hindu god of love and desire
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
EROS
Supplier of desire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
EROS
Supplier of desire
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
GREED
Selfish desire for wealth
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
GREED
Selfish desire for wealth
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
URGE
Hard-to-resist desire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
URGE
Hard-to-resist desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
COOLHARDFACTS
Diamonds can cut glass, corundum can scratch most other minerals, et al.?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
8%
COOLHARDFACTS
Diamonds can cut glass, corundum can scratch most other minerals, et al.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
8%
VACANTSEAS
Coast Guard's desire after a hurricane warning?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
8%
VACANTSEAS
Coast Guard's desire after a hurricane warning?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
8%
SLEEP
Insomniac's desire
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
8%
SLEEP
Insomniac's desire
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
8%
COVET
Strongly desire
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
8%
COVET
Strongly desire
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
WANTIN
Question of desire
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
8%
WANTIN
Question of desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
8%
CREATE
Produce from scratch
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
8%
CREATE
Produce from scratch
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
8%
UNHARMED
Without a scratch
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
UNHARMED
Without a scratch
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
MAR
Dent or scratch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
8%
MAR
Dent or scratch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
8%
FEE
Start to desire a re___tionship, maybe
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
8%
FEE
Start to desire a re___tionship, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
8%
REVEALMONEY
What winning lottery scratch tickets do?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
8%
REVEALMONEY
What winning lottery scratch tickets do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
8%
ANEW
From scratch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
8%
ANEW
From scratch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
8%
PRETTYPENNY
Serious scratch
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2024
8%
PRETTYPENNY
Serious scratch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
8%
ALL
Greedy desire
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
8%
ALL
Greedy desire
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
8%
IMFINE
"It's just a scratch!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
8%
IMFINE
"It's just a scratch!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
8%
AHHTHATSTHESPOT
Reaction to a perfect back scratch
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
8%
AHHTHATSTHESPOT
Reaction to a perfect back scratch
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
8%
CATCLAW
Source of a scratch from a tabby
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
8%
CATCLAW
Source of a scratch from a tabby
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
8%
YEN
Currency that's also a synonym of "desire"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
8%
YEN
Currency that's also a synonym of "desire"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
8%
CREATES
Makes from scratch
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
8%
CREATES
Makes from scratch
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
8%
BIGBUCKS
Serious scratch?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
8%
BIGBUCKS
Serious scratch?
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
8%
OGDEN
"Happiness is having a scratch for every itch" poet Nash
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2023
8%
OGDEN
"Happiness is having a scratch for every itch" poet Nash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2023
8%
PEACE
Dove’s desire
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 22, 2023
8%
PEACE
Dove’s desire
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
8%
HOMEMADE
Created from scratch
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 27, 2023
8%
HOMEMADE
Created from scratch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 27, 2023
8%
AVARICE
Miserly desire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2022
8%
AVARICE
Miserly desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2022
8%
MATERIALGIRL
1984 Madonna hit about her desire for affluence
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2022
8%
MATERIALGIRL
1984 Madonna hit about her desire for affluence
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
8%
AMBITION
Eager desire
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 2, 2022
8%
AMBITION
Eager desire
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 2, 2022
8%
AFRESH
From scratch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2022
8%
AFRESH
From scratch
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2022
8%
WHIM
Impulsive desire
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 27, 2022
8%
WHIM
Impulsive desire
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 27, 2022
8%
WISH
Deep desire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
8%
WISH
Deep desire
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
8%
REDO
Start from scratch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2021
8%
REDO
Start from scratch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2021
8%
PART
Out-of-work actor's desire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2021
8%
PART
Out-of-work actor's desire
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2021
8%
RUINTHEGAUNTLET
Get a scratch on one's armored glove?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2021
8%
RUINTHEGAUNTLET
Get a scratch on one's armored glove?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2021
8%
ROBERTFROST
Ò... an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desiredÓ
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2021
8%
ROBERTFROST
Ò... an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desiredÓ
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2021
8%
ITSNOTHING
"Just a scratch, really" ... and a hint to the starts of 17-, 27-, 36- and 46-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
8%
ITSNOTHING
"Just a scratch, really" ... and a hint to the starts of 17-, 27-, 36- and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
8%
THIRST
Strong desire
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2020
8%
THIRST
Strong desire
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2020
8%
ATM
Device for scratch removal?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2019
8%
ATM
Device for scratch removal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2019
8%
CRAVING
Strong desire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2018
8%
CRAVING
Strong desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2018
8%
LONGRUN
Broadway producer's desire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2018
8%
LONGRUN
Broadway producer's desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2018
8%
IMOK
"It's just a scratch"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2018
8%
IMOK
"It's just a scratch"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2018
1%
CLAWS
What a kitten does to a scratching post
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
1%
CLAWS
What a kitten does to a scratching post
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
1%
RASP
Quality of a scratchy voice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
1%
RASP
Quality of a scratchy voice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
1%
TALC
Easily scratched mineral
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2024
1%
TALC
Easily scratched mineral
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
1%
PURR
(Keep scratching my chin, human!)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
PURR
(Keep scratching my chin, human!)
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
SHAPE
Whip into ___ (get into desired condition)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
1%
SHAPE
Whip into ___ (get into desired condition)
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
1%
TOOMANY
More than desired
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
1%
TOOMANY
More than desired
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
1%
CAT
Pet at a scratching post
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
1%
CAT
Pet at a scratching post
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
1%
TOUGHIES
Head-scratchers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
1%
TOUGHIES
Head-scratchers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
1%
YENS
Strong desires
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
1%
YENS
Strong desires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
1%
RASPS
Speaks scratchily
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
1%
RASPS
Speaks scratchily
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
1%
TOUGHIE
Head-scratcher
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
1%
TOUGHIE
Head-scratcher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
1%
ENIGMA
Total head-scratcher
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
1%
ENIGMA
Total head-scratcher
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
1%
CATTREES
Towers that may have scratching posts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
1%
CATTREES
Towers that may have scratching posts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
1%
URGES
Strong desires
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
1%
URGES
Strong desires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
1%
CATTREAT
Reward for not scratching, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
1%
CATTREAT
Reward for not scratching, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
1%
ITCHY
Needing scratching
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
1%
ITCHY
Needing scratching
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
1%
POSER
Head-scratcher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2023
1%
POSER
Head-scratcher
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2023
1%
TOTASTE
As desired, in recipes
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2022
1%
TOTASTE
As desired, in recipes
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2022
1%
ENIGMAS
Head-scratchers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2022
1%
ENIGMAS
Head-scratchers
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2022
1%
ANTIITCHCREAM
What may stop you from scratching
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2022
1%
ANTIITCHCREAM
What may stop you from scratching
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2022
1%
WHYONEARTH
Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2022
1%
WHYONEARTH
Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
1%
INNER
Private, as desires
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 20, 2022
1%
INNER
Private, as desires
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 20, 2022
1%
NOGREATSHAKES
*Blended drinks that leave something to be desired?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
1%
NOGREATSHAKES
*Blended drinks that leave something to be desired?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
1%
LICE
Causes of some head scratching
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2021
1%
LICE
Causes of some head scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2021
1%
LOTTO
Game with scratching
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2021
1%
LOTTO
Game with scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2021
1%
BEARFRUIT
Yield the desired result
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2021
1%
BEARFRUIT
Yield the desired result
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2021
1%
LUSTS
Overwhelming desires
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 2, 2021
1%
LUSTS
Overwhelming desires
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 2, 2021
1%
ERE
"She desires to speak with you ... __ you go to bed": "Hamlet"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2021
1%
ERE
"She desires to speak with you ... __ you go to bed": "Hamlet"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2021
1%
THIRSTS
Ardent desires
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2021
1%
THIRSTS
Ardent desires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2021
1%
CATTREE
Structure that may have a scratching post
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2020
1%
CATTREE
Structure that may have a scratching post
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2020
1%
ACHEDFOR
Deeply desired
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 27, 2020
1%
ACHEDFOR
Deeply desired
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 27, 2020
1%
ATWILL
Whenever one's heart desires
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2020
1%
ATWILL
Whenever one's heart desires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2020
1%
ENVIABLE
Much-desired
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 30, 2020
1%
ENVIABLE
Much-desired
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 30, 2020
1%
CLAW
Cat's scratcher
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2020
1%
CLAW
Cat's scratcher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2020
1%
FLEAS
Causes of scratching
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2020
1%
FLEAS
Causes of scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2020
1%
NICKS
Shaving scratches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2019
1%
NICKS
Shaving scratches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2019
1%
CLAWAT
Use, as a scratching post
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2019
1%
CLAWAT
Use, as a scratching post
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2019
1%
NOOGIE
Head scratcher?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2018
1%
NOOGIE
Head scratcher?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2018
1%
FLEA
Cause of a dog's excessive scratching
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2018
1%
FLEA
Cause of a dog's excessive scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2018
1%
DIDTHETRICK
Achieved desired results
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2018
1%
DIDTHETRICK
Achieved desired results
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2018
1%
SIDEEFFECT
Undesired medication consequence ... and what can literally go with the end of 17-, 23-, 37- and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2018
1%
SIDEEFFECT
Undesired medication consequence ... and what can literally go with the end of 17-, 23-, 37- and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Desire to scratch" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 91 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ITCH (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Desire to scratch"?
The best answer for "Desire to scratch" is ITCH with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Desire to scratch" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 2, 2024.