The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LICE , but the solution may also be TOUGHIES which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Head-scratchers? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LICE | 33 % | 4 |
| TOUGHIES | 33 % | 8 |
| ENIGMAS | 33 % | 7 |
Why may TOUGHIES be the right solution?
"Toughies" is a colloquial term for difficult or challenging problems or questions, which can often lead to head-scratching in confusion. Therefore, "Head-scratchers" is a synonym for "Toughies."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Head-scratchers?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- confusions
- confusing
- confusion
- confusingly
- conundrums
- ambiguities
- incoherency
- confounds
- perplexities
- incoherence
- flummoxed
- confounding
Crossword Answer definitions
LICE noun- A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
- (not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result LICE
- Parasitic insects
- External parasites
- Hair-y pests
- Plant ___ (aphids)
- Plant __ (aphids)
- Small parasites
- Cooties
- Some parasites
- They cause head scratching
- Certain shampoo target