British operator scratches head? Swell (7)

1 solution7 lettersCrypticLast seen 12 MAY 2026

THE ANSWER

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BURGEON is the 7-letter answer to “British operator scratches head? Swell (7)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 12 May 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword12 MAY 2026

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Grow rapidly (7)BURGEON

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