Stand-in

Crossword clue · 3 known answers · 5 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on April 23, 2026

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SUBSTITUTE

10 letters · The Independent, April 23, 2026 · Every clue for SUBSTITUTE

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SUBSTITUTE10The IndependentApr 23, 2026

LOCUM5The IndependentJan 2, 2024

PROXY5Eugene ShefferDec 18, 2023

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SUBSTITUTE10The IndependentApr 23, 2026

LOCUM5The IndependentJan 2, 2024

PROXY5Eugene ShefferDec 18, 2023

PROXY5Eugene ShefferAug 19, 2022

PROXY5Eugene ShefferDec 1, 2021

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The clue “Stand-in” has appeared 5 times in our database with 3 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on April 23, 2026, where the answer was SUBSTITUTE.

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