The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ETCHES which also is the latest solution we found used in CrossSynergy in 2011.
Scratches the surface crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ETCHES | 50 % | 6 |
| ITCHES | 25 % | 6 |
| HOES | 25 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Scratches the surface
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- chatter mark
- stria
- striation
- slickenside
- mar
- scarify
- score
- scores
- scoring
- scratch
- scratched
- hen
Crossword Answer definitions
ETCHES verb- To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
- To engrave a surface.
- To make a lasting impression.
- To sketch; to delineate.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ETCHES
- Outlines sharply
- Works with acid
- Makes a big impression?
- Emulates Whistler
- Scratches the surface
- Implants firmly
- Imprints, as in memory
- Aquatints, e.g.
- Carves in stone
- Engraves with acid
More clues leading to the result ITCHES
- They may be hard to reach
- Scratches the surface?
- Cravings
- Yens
- Nails' targets
- Requires scratching
- Rash reactions
- Rash reactions?
- Things to scratch
- Urges