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Scratch the surface? Crossword Clue

Last seen in: Wall Street Journal · 2026-10-27

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(verb)

  1. selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons
  2. carve or cut a design or letters into
  3. carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
  4. make an etching of
  5. cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible

(noun)

  1. an indication of damage
  2. (golf) a handicap of zero strokes
  3. poor handwriting
  4. a harsh noise made by scraping
  5. dry mash for poultry
  6. a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
  7. a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
  8. informal terms for money
  9. a depression scratched or carved into a surface
  10. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

(verb)

  1. cause friction
  2. cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  3. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
  4. gather (money or other resources) together over time
  5. remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  6. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
  7. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 4 letters
    ETCH

    Scratch the surface? (4)

    Wall Street Journal · Oct 27, 2026

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