Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ION.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ION Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge (3) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 25, 2023
4% ASST Second-in-command, briefly (4) Universal Oct 16, 2025
3% ISLE Little landmass in the sea (4) USA Today Nov 17, 2025
3% ODDMENT Scrap (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 1, 2025
3% TOSS Scrap (4) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
2% SEARCHENGINE Support for surfer seen in charge at sea (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 25, 2025
2% FEE Charge (3) Universal Nov 21, 2025
2% CARDAMOM Spice rack briefly returned by father and mother (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Nov 21, 2025
2% CLINIC Eastwood briefly in charge of medical centre (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 16, 2025
2% INCUR Bring on (5) The Times Sunday Concise Nov 16, 2025

Last appeared together with the following clues in Guardian Cryptic puzzle

Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is ION.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge.