hen scratches

plural of hen scratch

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scratches
Noun
  • Saffiano leather ages beautifully and is known for its resistance to scratches, stains, and scuffs.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Perhaps Tocchet goes back to the drawing board before the Flyers’ visit to Carolina on Saturday and gives either Nikita Grebenkin or Jett Luchanko — both healthy scratches for the opener — a chance to get in.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Hen scratches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hen%20scratches. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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