Stead Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 3-Down
Appeared in 33 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and May 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 27, 2026 · 3-Down · 4 letters
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the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"
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