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“Urge to scratch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Urge to scratch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I T C H

The answer to “Urge to scratch” is ITCH

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 8, 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 “Urge to scratch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 as a down 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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Frequently asked questions about “Urge to scratch”

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

The verified answer is ITCH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

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

The answer ITCH contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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