They might cause some head scratching Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “They might cause some head scratching” from the New York Times Bonus crossword of December 1, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES BONUS, DECEMBER 1, 2025
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LICE is the answer to “They might cause some head scratching”. It means a parasitic insect.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A parasitic insect.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ILEC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “An elementary school nurse checks for them”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “They might cause some head scratching”?
LICE, 4 letters: a parasitic insect.
When was “They might cause some head scratching” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Bonus crossword of December 1, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with L.