Being careless, scratching right cheek (9)

I believe the answer is:

impudence

(Other definitions for impudence that I've seen before include "Boldness and insolence" , "neck" , "Impertinence, insolence" , "Audacity" , "Cheek" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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