“Knuckled rub to the scalp” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOOGIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Knuckled rub to the scalp”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 8, 2026, where it runs at 26 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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