Aid in scratching an itch
Editorially verified for the Oct 17, 2026
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Clue explained
A claw can scratch an itch, whether it belongs to an animal or is a joking way to describe a person’s fingernails. The clue points to the handy scratching tool, not the animal itself.
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The answer to “Aid in scratching an itch” in the The Washington Post crossword is CLAW — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 1-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Aid in scratching an itch” answer
CLAW (4 letters)
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What does CLAW mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CLAW is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a curved pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot in birds, lizards, and some mammals
When else has “Aid in scratching an itch” appeared?
The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 17, 2026 (most recent) → CLAW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Aid in scratching an itch”?
The answer is CLAW, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Aid in scratching an itch”?
4 letters: CLAW.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 1-Across.
Can “Aid in scratching an itch” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 17, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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