Crossword answer
DEPUTY
6 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 17 appearances · Last seen The Sun, May 11, 2026
Letter pattern
DEPUTY
Clues that lead to DEPUTY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Obligation to keep record for second-in-command (6)6The SunMay 11, 2026
Substitute (6)6The SunMay 11, 2026
Stand-in's responsibility to keep record6The IndependentApr 20, 2026
Substitute6Daily ExpressMar 31, 2026
His duty is interrupted for a bit of sleep6Evening StandardMar 7, 2026
Person who represents another6Evening StandardDec 19, 2025
Sheriff’s helper6Eugene ShefferAug 18, 2025
Second-in-command6The IndependentSep 30, 2024
Second job keeping record6The IndependentJul 6, 2024
Official whose duty is to go round with a key and close the shop6Evening StandardMay 24, 2023
Vice6Evening StandardNov 26, 2021
Delegate6Evening StandardMay 26, 2021
About DEPUTY in crosswords
DEPUTY is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 17 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Substitute (6)” in the The Sun crossword on May 11, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REASONOne of thirteen, in a Netflix drama title
WANTEDSought by the police
ROSCOEA name for certain parts of a horoscope
RILEUPAnger
ALOHASHawaiian greetings
DEBRISRemains (6)
EDITOROn paper, the person in charge
ARSONSHot crimes
HOUSESShelters
IMOGENGirl's name
OMEGASGreek letters
OTOOLE“Lawrence of Arabia” actor
HAREMSRun over manuscript for secluded groups (6)
PEBBLETiny rock
Every appearance of DEPUTY (17)
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May 11, 2026
Substitute (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
May 11, 2026
Obligation to keep record for second-in-command (6) · The Sun · 1 Down
Apr 20, 2026
Stand-in's responsibility to keep record · The Independent · 8 Down
Mar 31, 2026
Substitute · Daily Express · 1 Across
Mar 7, 2026
His duty is interrupted for a bit of sleep · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Dec 19, 2025
Person who represents another · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Aug 18, 2025
Sheriff’s helper · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Sep 30, 2024
Second-in-command · The Independent · 13 Across
Jul 18, 2024
Substitute · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jul 6, 2024
Second job keeping record · The Independent · 1 Down
May 24, 2023
Official whose duty is to go round with a key and close the shop · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Nov 26, 2021
Vice · Evening Standard · 30 Down
May 26, 2021
Delegate · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Mar 4, 2021
Sheriff’s helper · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Down
Dec 11, 2020
Person who represents another · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Nov 19, 2020
His duty is interrupted for a bit of sleep · Evening Standard · 4 Across
May 31, 2018
Substitute · Evening Standard · 36 Across