At home, dates used as a substitute
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 1 appearances · Last seen in the Daily Express crossword on May 7, 2026
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INSTEAD
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The clue “At home, dates used as a substitute” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Daily Express crossword on May 7, 2026, where the answer was INSTEAD.
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