Captain, scratching head, altered sheen (6)

1 solution6 lettersCrypticLast seen 18 MAR 2026

THE ANSWER

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PATINA is the 6-letter answer to “Captain, scratching head, altered sheen (6)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 18 March 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword18 MAR 2026

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