“They might be head-scratching” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FINGERNAILS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They might be head-scratching”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 1, 2026, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 1, 2026 grid37ACartoon being that lives in a mushroom5 ltrs›44A2013 film whose titular character is captured by Somali pirates8 ltrs›51ATri-, tripled4 ltrs›57AStaying power, informally4 ltrs›63AHold on to4 ltrs›67ACertain fallacy … or what's indicated by every "sign" in this puzzle's grid13 ltrs›75AAir Max maker4 ltrs›80AComposer Zimmer4 ltrs›83APopular surfing destination4 ltrs›91AVery quickly pop in and out?8 ltrs›99AWhat might support an arm5 ltrs›
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Mar 1, 20261ASupply for Hershey5 ltrs›6AState home to the only public diamond mine in the U.S.: Abbr.3 ltrs›9AMove awkwardly (up)7 ltrs›16ASources of fur in some luxury clothing5 ltrs›17A"The Sopranos" airer3 ltrs›18ACarpool home from the bar, say9 ltrs›20APiece of junk?9 ltrs›22AEldest of a trio of musical brothers10 ltrs›
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