Head-scratcher Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Head-scratcher?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Head-scratcher is ENIGMA. Other possible answers include MYSTERY, brain, brains, capita, capitula, capitulum, caput, channelise, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Head-scratcher?

We have found 90 possible answers for the crossword clue Head-scratcher.

Q: What is another word for Head-scratcher?

We list 88 synonyms related to Head-scratcher. Common alternatives include LED, LEAD, MIND, NOUS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Head-scratcher?

Clues like Head-scratcher often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday Express, The Observer Everyman, The Sunday Times Mephisto, among others.

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Hint 1: Meaning

. (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk .

Hint 2: Synonyms

LED, LEAD, MIND

Hint 3: Best answers

ENIGMA, MYSTERY, BRAIN

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Best answers for Head-scratcher

6 letters

ENIGMA

7 letters

MYSTERY

All 90 answers for Head-scratcher

Head-scratcher with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
LED	3

Head-scratcher with 4 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
LEAD	4
MIND	4
NOUS	4
PASS	4

Head-scratcher with 5 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
BRAIN	5
CAPUT	5
CHIEF	5
GUIDE	5
HEADS	5
LEADS	5
MINDS	5

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POINT	5
STEER	5

Head-scratcher with 6 letters (15)

Answer	Letters
ENIGMA	6
BRAINS	6
CAPITA	6
CHIEFS	6
DIRECT	6
GUIDED	6
GUIDES	6

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HEAD UP	6
HEADED	6
HEADER	6
PASSES	6
POINTS	6
PSYCHE	6
STEERS	6
TOP DOG	6

Head-scratcher with 7 letters (12)

Answer	Letters
MYSTERY	7
DIRECTS	7
GUIDING	7
HEADERS	7
HEADING	7
HEADWAY	7
LEADING	7

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ORAL SEX	7
POINTED	7
PSYCHES	7
STEERED	7
STRAITS	7

Head-scratcher with 8 letters (12)

Answer	Letters
CAPITULA	8
DIRECTED	8
DRUMHEAD	8
FORELAND	8
HEAD WORD	8
HEADINGS	8
HEADLAND	8

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HEADWAYS	8
MANEUVER	8
POINTING	8
QUESTION	8
STEERING	8

Head-scratcher with 9 letters (11)

Answer	Letters
CAPITULUM	9
DIRECTING	9
DRUMHEADS	9
FOREFRONT	9
FORELANDS	9
HEADLANDS	9
MANEUVERS	9

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MANOEUVER	9
MANOEUVRE	9
PRINCIPAL	9
QUESTIONS	9

Head-scratcher with 10 letters (10)

Answer	Letters
CHANNELISE	10
CHANNELIZE	10
FOREFRONTS	10
HEADSPRING	10
MANEUVERED	10
MANOEUVERS	10
MANOEUVRED	10

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MANOEUVRES	10
PRINCIPALS	10
PROMONTORY	10

Head-scratcher with 11 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
CHANNELISED	11
CHANNELISES	11
CHANNELIZED	11
CHANNELIZES	11
HEAD TEACHER	11
HEADSPRINGS	11
MANEUVERING	11

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MANOEUVERED	11
MANOEUVRING	11

Head-scratcher with 12 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
CHANNELISING	12
CHANNELIZING	12
FOUNTAINHEAD	12
MANOEUVERING	12
PROMONTORIES	12

Head-scratcher with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
FOUNTAINHEADS	13

Head-scratcher with 15 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL	15

Synonyms for Head-scratcher

We found 88 synonyms.

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FOUNTAINHEADS

15 letter words

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

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What's the best solution for Head-scratcher?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Head-scratcher is ENIGMA. Other possible answers include MYSTERY, brain, brains, capita, capitula, capitulum, caput, channelise, among others.

How many solutions are there for Head-scratcher?

We have found 90 possible answers for the crossword clue Head-scratcher.

How do I find a solution for Head-scratcher?

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What is another word for Head-scratcher?

We list 88 synonyms related to Head-scratcher. Common alternatives include LED, LEAD, MIND, NOUS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Head-scratcher?

Clues like Head-scratcher often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday Express, The Observer Everyman, The Sunday Times Mephisto, among others.

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