“Scratch one’s head”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Scratch one’s head”, last seen on May 28, 2026.

Answer hidden — reveal below

W????R

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

WONDER

The answer to “Scratch one’s head” is WONDER

Letters6

DirectionDown

PublishedMay 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Scratch one’s head” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WONDER — a 6-letter word that begins with W and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Scratch one’s head”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Scratch one’s head” is WONDER — a 6-letter down entry from the May 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

WONDER has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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