Sensation technically known as pruritus (4)

I believe the answer is:

itch

(Other definitions for itch that I've seen before include "Impatient desire (colloq.)" , "Prickling" , "Uncomfortable feeling" , "Seven-yearly desire" , "Nagging wish" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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