Losing head, fight strike, but gently (3)

1 solution3 lettersCrypticLast seen 2 APR 2026

THE ANSWER

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PAT is the 3-letter answer to “Losing head, fight strike, but gently (3)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 2 April 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword2 APR 2026

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