Metal only protects hooked finger (5)

1 solution5 lettersCrypticLast seen 22 JUN 2026

THE ANSWER

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TALON is the 5-letter answer to “Metal only protects hooked finger (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 22 June 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword22 JUN 2026

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