Battle-scarred, experienced (8)
I believe the answer is:
seasoned
(Other definitions for seasoned that I've seen before include "Aged" , "Salted and peppered" , "(Of wood) dried out for use as timber" , "Tempered" , "Flavoured or hardened" .)
I believe the answer is:
seasoned
(Other definitions for seasoned that I've seen before include "Aged" , "Salted and peppered" , "(Of wood) dried out for use as timber" , "Tempered" , "Flavoured or hardened" .)