Each answer in this list has appeared in published crosswords where the clue matched “Substitute” closely, giving you a narrowed-down selection of entries that have already worked in similar puzzles.
Suggested Answers:
- REPLACE
- LIEU
- REPLACEMENT
- ERSATZ
- STANDIN
- SWAP
- LOCUM
- RESERVE
- SURROGATE
- ALTERNATE
- FILLIN
- DEPUTY
- PROXY
- VICE
- SWITCH
- STANDBY
- EXCHANGE
Synonyms and Definitions
REPLACE
- Synonyms: exchange, interchange, put back, supercede, supersede, supervene upon, supplant
LIEU
- Synonyms: place, position, stead
REPLACEMENT
- Synonyms: alternate, permutation, refilling, renewal, replacing, replenishment, substitution, successor, surrogate, switch, transposition
SWAP
- Synonyms: barter, swop, trade
LOCUM
- Synonyms: locum tenens
RESERVE
- Synonyms: allow, appropriate, backlog, book, earmark, hold, military reserve, modesty, reservation, reticence, second-stringer, set aside, stockpile, taciturnity
SURROGATE
- Synonyms: deputy, foster, replacement
ALTERNATE
- Synonyms: alternating, alternative, flip, flip-flop, jump, tack, take turns, understudy
DEPUTY
- Synonyms: deputy sheriff, lieutenant
PROXY
- Synonyms: placeholder, procurator
VICE
- Synonyms: frailty
SWITCH
- Synonyms: change, change over, electric switch, electrical switch, shift, swap, switch over, switching, throw
EXCHANGE
- Synonyms: central, commutation, commute, convert, rally, replace, telephone exchange