Obvious scheme to capture Italy (5)

1 solution5 lettersCrypticLast seen 8 AUG 2026

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PLAIN is the 5-letter answer to “Obvious scheme to capture Italy (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 8 August 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword8 AUG 2026

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