hen scratch

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Noun
  • Be sure to only use cleaning formulas designed for auto glass and microfiber cloths to prevent damage and scratches.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Propagation and growing seeds from scratch requires space.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
  • The script is way more confident when Gunn gets to scribble in the margins, whisking in Milly Alcock’s party-hardy Supergirl for a fast and fun cameo.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Hand lettering, a more relaxed form of calligraphy, is a simple skill to make your handwritten scrawl appear prettier on paper.
    Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
  • One arrived at her home with the familiar scrawl.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Those who identify Elise as Malfatti contend that Nohl simply misread Beethoven’s handwriting of the name Therese.
    Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • For very young children, gardening increases hand-eye coordination, which is linked to success in handwriting, math and reading.
    Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Hen scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hen%20scratch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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