Desire to scratch (4)

I believe the answer is:

itch

(Other definitions for itch that I've seen before include "Prickle" , "Uncomfortable feeling" , "cause irritation" , "Irritating pain" , "Something that needs a scratch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and The Mirror.

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