Some rascal did treat with hot water (5)

1 solution5 lettersCrypticLast seen 7 JUN 2026

THE ANSWER

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SCALD is the 5-letter answer to “Some rascal did treat with hot water (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 7 June 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword7 JUN 2026

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