Brief attempt to cross river (5)

1 solution5 lettersCrypticLast seen 20 MAR 2026

THE ANSWER

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SHORT is the 5-letter answer to “Brief attempt to cross river (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 20 March 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword20 MAR 2026

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