Flannels only partially hold (6)

1 solution6 lettersCrypticLast seen 24 MAY 2026

THE ANSWER

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NELSON is the 6-letter answer to “Flannels only partially hold (6)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 24 May 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword24 MAY 2026

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