Urge to scratch Crossword Clue

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Urge to scratch Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. have a strong desire or urge to do something
2. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
(noun)
1. an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
2. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SCRATCH (noun)
1. a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface
SCRATCH (verb)
1. cause friction
2. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
URGE (noun)
1. an instinctive motive
2. a strong restless desire
URGE (verb)
1. force or impel in an indicated direction
2. push for something

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CHIT

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