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“Needed to scratch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Needed to scratch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter D
I ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I T C H E D

The answer to “Needed to scratch” is ITCHED

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Mar 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Needed to scratch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ITCHED — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Needed to scratch”

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

The verified answer is ITCHED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.

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

The answer ITCHED contains 6 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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