Prankster’s irritating substance (7,6)

I believe the answer is:

itching powder

(Other definitions for itching powder that I've seen before include "Cosmetic particles used as a practical joke - predicting who? (anag)" , "(Jocular) particles causing irritation" , "Cause of irritation, used as a practical joke?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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