Crossword answer
SCALP
5 letters · Used for 26 different clues · 34 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 15, 2026
Letter pattern
SCALP
Clues that lead to SCALP
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Where roots take hold5New York TimesAug 15, 2026
What might be left inside hat after opening of sutures?5The IndependentAug 2, 2026
Trophy from slain enemy (5)5The SunJul 28, 2026
Lacking bit of expertise, puts back skin on head (5)5The SunJul 28, 2026
Outer covering of the skull (5)5The SunJun 24, 2026
Some rascal patted part of head (5)5The SunJun 24, 2026
Dandruff location5Daily ThemedJun 22, 2026
Break the law, by one's own admission5NewsdayMay 30, 2026
Trophy lost by a head5Evening StandardMay 21, 2026
Top of one's head5NewsdayMay 18, 2026
One place for a massage5New York TimesApr 19, 2026
Where locks are set5New York TimesMar 28, 2026
Hair holder5NewsdayJan 16, 2026
Claps carelessly on one's head!5Evening StandardNov 24, 2025
Top of the head5NewsdayNov 17, 2025
Hairdresser concern5NewsdaySep 25, 2025
A trophy from the head5Evening StandardJun 14, 2025
Highest part of the head5NewsdayApr 22, 2025
A heady trophy5Evening StandardJan 13, 2025
Place for a massage5Eugene ShefferJun 8, 2024
Claps wildly when there's a trophy5Evening StandardMar 25, 2024
Locks attached here but clasp broken5Evening StandardMay 3, 2023
Dandruff locale5Daily ThemedMar 20, 2023
Head site that can become greasy5Daily ThemedJun 17, 2022
A topping trophy from one's victim?5Evening StandardMay 3, 2022
Hair roots location5Daily ThemedJan 16, 2022
About SCALP in crosswords
SCALP is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 34 times in our database across 26 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Where roots take hold” in the New York Times crossword on August 15, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
FREESAllows to go cold, pronouncedly!
STEERTake the wheel
BUFFY"___ the Vampire Slayer," horror TV series where Sarah Michelle Gellar plays the iconic lead character who gives the show its name
SITESWeb locations
SOFIACapital of Bulgaria (5)
KABULAsian capital
PLANTFactory
NERDSObsessive hobbyists
ICIERMore frosty
SHOVEPush
BEARDWhiskers
TEACHInstruct
ATARIAsteroids game developer
RABBITorah scholar
Every appearance of SCALP (34)
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Aug 15, 2026
Where roots take hold · New York Times · 46 Down
Aug 2, 2026
What might be left inside hat after opening of sutures? · The Independent · 6 Across
Jul 28, 2026
Trophy from slain enemy (5) · The Sun · 1 Across
Jul 28, 2026
Lacking bit of expertise, puts back skin on head (5) · The Sun · 1 Across
Jun 24, 2026
Outer covering of the skull (5) · The Sun · 18 Down
Jun 24, 2026
Some rascal patted part of head (5) · The Sun · 18 Down
Jun 22, 2026
Dandruff location · Daily Themed · 39 Across
May 30, 2026
Break the law, by one's own admission · Newsday · Down
May 21, 2026
Trophy lost by a head · Evening Standard · 30 Down
May 18, 2026
Top of one's head · Newsday · Down
Apr 19, 2026
One place for a massage · New York Times · 114 Across
Mar 28, 2026
Where locks are set · New York Times · 1 Down
Jan 16, 2026
Hair holder · Newsday · Down
Nov 24, 2025
Claps carelessly on one's head! · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Nov 17, 2025
Top of the head · Newsday · Down
Sep 25, 2025
Hairdresser concern · Newsday · Down
Jun 14, 2025
A trophy from the head · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Apr 22, 2025
Highest part of the head · Newsday · Across
Feb 19, 2025
Top of the head · Newsday · Across
Jan 13, 2025
A heady trophy · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Jun 8, 2024
Place for a massage · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
Mar 25, 2024
Claps wildly when there's a trophy · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Nov 28, 2023
Place for a massage · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
May 3, 2023
Locks attached here but clasp broken · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 20, 2023
Dandruff locale · Daily Themed · 24 Across
Jul 31, 2022
Dandruff locale · Daily Themed · 45 Across
Jun 17, 2022
Head site that can become greasy · Daily Themed · 40 Across
May 3, 2022
A topping trophy from one's victim? · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Jan 16, 2022
Hair roots location · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Mar 15, 2021
Trophy lost by a head · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jun 9, 2020
Claps carelessly on one’s head! · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Mar 11, 2019
A trophy from the head · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Oct 17, 2018
A heady trophy · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Jan 17, 2018
Claps wildly when there's a trophy · Evening Standard · 19 Across