Cryptic crossword clue
Giant scratching head — very dense? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OSMIC

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What does OSMIC mean?

OSMIC adjective
  1. Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, osmium; specifically, designating those compounds in which it has a higher valence.

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