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One who temporarily fills in for another, especially a doctor or priest (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOCUM One who temporarily fills in for another, especially a doctor or priest (5) | (5) | ||
| 5% | WHO "Doctor ___" | (3) | New York Times | May 31, 2026 |
| 5% | FOSTERED Temporarily took in a dog | (8) | USA Today | May 27, 2026 |
| 5% | GOTAMATCH Question from one smoker to another | (9) | New York Times | May 27, 2026 |
| 5% | LEND Give temporarily | (4) | Universal | May 26, 2026 |
| 5% | INPARTICULAR Especially (2,10) | (12) | Mirror Classic | May 10, 2026 |
| 5% | ATE Filled one's belly | (3) | Universal | May 6, 2026 |
| 5% | ESCORT One who accompanies another to social functions (6) | (6) | Puzzler | May 5, 2026 |
| 5% | ENT Three-in-one doctor who can treat sinusitis: Abbr. | (3) | ||
| 5% | HOLLOW Doctor Who saves 50,500 in pit? (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Apr 28, 2026 |
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