Irritate the skin (4)

I believe the answer is:

itch

(Other definitions for itch that I've seen before include "Contagious skin infection" , "Long" , "Hunger, longing" , "Slight irritation" , "Teasing desire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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