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Wrong dosage of antiquated salt

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sea dog

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'antiquated salt' is the definition.
'sea dog' can be an answer for 'salt' ('sea dog' can be a synonym of 'salt'). I'm unsure of the 'antiquated' bit.

'wrong dosage' is the wordplay.
'wrong' is an anagram indicator.
'dosage' anagrammed gives 'SEA-DOG'.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sea dog that I've seen before include "'Old salt (3,3)'" , "Old tar" , "Experienced sailor (colloq.)" , "mythical creature" , "Experienced mariner" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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