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“Reason to scratch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Reason to scratch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I T C H

The answer to “Reason to scratch” is ITCH

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 22, 2025

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 “Reason to scratch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 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.

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More clues from the October 22, 2025 puzzle

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Quick look 7 ℓ · D North Pole covering 6 ℓ · D Aunt's kid 6 ℓ · D Web address ID 3 ℓ · D Filled tortilla 4 ℓ · D Big co. designation 3 ℓ · A Sensible thinking 6 ℓ · D Timepiece with a strap 5 ℓ · A Devoured 3 ℓ · D Mexican coins 5 ℓ · D Electrical cord's end 4 ℓ · A Clumsy person 4 ℓ · D "That's enough!" 6 ℓ · D Swimmer's back-and-forth distances 4 ℓ · D Dog's __ legs 4 ℓ · D Uncle Sam headgear 6 ℓ · D "Quiet down!" 4 ℓ · D Takes a nibble of 6 ℓ · D Most triumphant occasion 10 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Reason to scratch”

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

The verified answer is ITCH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

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

The answer ITCH contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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