We've analysed the crossword clue "Needing scratching" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on July 2, 2023 and found 30 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is ITCHY (5 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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30 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ITCHY
Needing scratching
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
99%
ITCHY
Needing scratching
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
8%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
CLAWS
What a kitten does to a scratching post
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
8%
CLAWS
What a kitten does to a scratching post
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
8%
PURR
(Keep scratching my chin, human!)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
PURR
(Keep scratching my chin, human!)
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
OTC
Not needing an MD's script
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
8%
OTC
Not needing an MD's script
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
8%
CAT
Pet at a scratching post
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
8%
CAT
Pet at a scratching post
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
8%
UNMOWN
Like lawns needing to be cut
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
8%
UNMOWN
Like lawns needing to be cut
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
8%
CATTREES
Towers that may have scratching posts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2023
8%
CATTREES
Towers that may have scratching posts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2023
8%
CATTREAT
Reward for not scratching, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
8%
CATTREAT
Reward for not scratching, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
8%
BALDS
Starts needing a comb less
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2022
8%
BALDS
Starts needing a comb less
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2022
8%
ANTIITCHCREAM
What may stop you from scratching
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2022
8%
ANTIITCHCREAM
What may stop you from scratching
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2022
8%
GASHES
Cuts needing stitches
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2022
8%
GASHES
Cuts needing stitches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2022
8%
LICE
Causes of some head scratching
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2021
8%
LICE
Causes of some head scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2021
8%
LOTTO
Game with scratching
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2021
8%
LOTTO
Game with scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2021
8%
CATTREE
Structure that may have a scratching post
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2020
8%
CATTREE
Structure that may have a scratching post
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2020
8%
HANGRY
Irritably needing food
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2020
8%
HANGRY
Irritably needing food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2020
8%
SUDSY
Like hair needing more rinsing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2020
8%
SUDSY
Like hair needing more rinsing
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2020
8%
FLEAS
Causes of scratching
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2020
8%
FLEAS
Causes of scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2020
8%
THEGRIMYREAPER
Harvest worker needing a bath?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2020
8%
THEGRIMYREAPER
Harvest worker needing a bath?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2020
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item needing to be cracked
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2020
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item needing to be cracked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2020
8%
VOLT
Chevy needing recharging
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2020
8%
VOLT
Chevy needing recharging
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2020
8%
BALD
Not needing a comb
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2020
8%
BALD
Not needing a comb
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2020
8%
WAITER
One needing orders
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2019
8%
WAITER
One needing orders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney needing sweeping
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2019
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney needing sweeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2019
8%
CLAWAT
Use, as a scratching post
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2019
8%
CLAWAT
Use, as a scratching post
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2019
8%
WETMOP
Tool needing wringing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2018
8%
WETMOP
Tool needing wringing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2018
8%
BROKENTAILLIGHT
Blub needing replacement
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2018
8%
BROKENTAILLIGHT
Blub needing replacement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2018
8%
FLEA
Cause of a dog's excessive scratching
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2018
8%
FLEA
Cause of a dog's excessive scratching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2018
8%
TIED
Like games needing extra innings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2018
8%
TIED
Like games needing extra innings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2018
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Needing scratching" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 30 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ITCHY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Needing scratching"?
The best answer for "Needing scratching" is ITCHY with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Needing scratching" 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 July 2, 2023.