Veteran of the seas

SALT

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Veteran of the seas" plays on the idea of someone with long experience at sea, but it’s not about a person—it’s a clever nod to "salt," which has been a staple of maritime life for centuries. Sailors were historically called "old salts" for their seasoned experience, and salt itself was a key preservative for food on long voyages. The clue twists the phrase to hint at the literal word, making it a punny reference to both nautical tradition and the answer.