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“Need to scratch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Need to scratch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter H
I ? ? H

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I T C H

The answer to “Need to scratch” is ITCH

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Need to scratch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ITCH — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ITCH

ITCH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Need to scratch”

What is the answer to “Need to scratch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ITCH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, October 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Need to scratch”?

The answer ITCH contains 4 letters.

Was “Need to scratch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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