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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scratches

/skrætʃɪz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does scratches mean?

noun, verb

A scratch is a mark or line made by scratching, or a sudden, sharp pain. To scratch is to rub or scrape against something,newly, or to cause a scratch.

Example

"The cat's scratches on the couch were a giveaway that it had been sleeping there."

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