Cryptic crossword clue
Settled down but not quietly — wanted to scratch? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ITCHED

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The straight part
We know that "wanted to scratch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wanted to scratch = itched.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ITCHED mean?

ITCHED verb
  1. To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
  2. To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.
  3. To cause to feel an itch.
  4. To scratch or rub so as to relieve an itch.

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