Crossword Genius

Cockney's temporary difficulty causes irritation (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

itch

This clue is a double definition.

'cockney's temporary difficulty' is the first definition.
('hitch' - I've seen this before - said with a cockney accent, dropping the 'H')

'irritation' is the second definition.
(an itch irritates you)

'causes' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for itch that I've seen before include "that's irritating" , "Tickle; urge" , "Irritate" , "Feel tingling sensation in skin" , "A nagging desire" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app