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“Cause of some head-scratching”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cause of some head-scratching”, last seen on July 1, 2026.

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L??E

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer
LICE

The answer to “Cause of some head-scratching” is LICE

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PublishedJul 1, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Cause of some head-scratching” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LICE — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Cause of some head-scratching”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Cause of some head-scratching” is LICE — a 4-letter down entry from the July 1, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LICE has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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