Itching

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Producing or characterised by an irritating skin sensation that causes a persistent urge to scratch.

“The itching rash spread across her arm within hours of touching the plant.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

itch·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

itchitchiness

Antonyms

soothingrelieving

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with 'itch' and ends in '-ing', contains the TCH cluster

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Scrabble

H (4 pts) and C (3 pts) add decent value, the TCH cluster uses three tiles at once

Words Related to Itching

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “itching” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

etching inching

Words you can make from Itching

Shorter words formed from the letters in “itching”.

chitin citing ching chint icing nicht night nitch thing tingi chin chit gith hing hint inch init itch nigh thin ting

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