scratcher
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“That was a head scratcher for me,” Reed said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Allowing Sheridan to walk out the door was nonetheless a head scratcher.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025
And to think she almost didn’t buy a scratcher that day.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2024
"It's a head scratcher how weak things got at Fortinet."
From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023
He sings to a heavier harpsong now, old heart-string scratcher, memory scraper.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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