Crossword clue
“They might be head-scratching”
This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
FINGERNAILSLetters11
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They might be head-scratching” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 1, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “They might be head-scratching” clue?+
The answer is FINGERNAILS (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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