Substitute (for) Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 10, 2019 · 45-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between June 2004 and April 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 10, 2019 · 45-Down · 6 letters
STEPIN0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"
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Known letters
6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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