The Clue
Feels irritated (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ITCHES
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Notes
The answer ITCHES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
Related Clues
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Irritates
Urges
Yens
Induces scratching
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Seven-year et al.
They're produced by hives
Definition
ITCH as a noun:
1. (scabies, itch) = a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
2. (urge, itch) = a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
3. (itch, itchiness, itching) = an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
ITCH as a verb:
1. (rub, scratch, itch) = scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
2. have or perceive an itch; "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
3. (itch, spoil) = have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"