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One appointed to take over in another's absence Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEPUTY One appointed to take over in another's absence | (6) | The Times Concise | May 1, 2025 |
| 6% | ABSORBS Takes in one lot of rubbish or another (7) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6% | RELIEVE Take over for | (7) | New York Times | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | POST Appointment | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 6% | USURP Take over | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 5% | EARLY Before the appointed time | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 5% | PLANNER Appointment book | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | SLOW Taking one's sweet time, also another word for "lazy" | (4) | ||
| 5% | NOMINATION Proposal or appointment (10) | (10) | Puzzler | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 5% | MISS Feel the absence of | (4) | Commuter | Jan 3, 2026 |
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