Replacements, substitutes (5-3) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Replacements, substitutes (5-3) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STANDBYS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STANDBYS Replacements, substitutes (5-3) (8)
11% VELCRO Zipper substitute (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 30, 2026
11% DEPUTISE Substitute (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 13, 2026
11% SURROGATE Substitute (9) (9) Mirror Classic Jan 8, 2026
10% SLEEVE Makeshift replacement for a Kleenex (6) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
10% TAPS Chooses, as a replacement (4) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
10% ACTING On stage as temporary replacement? (6) The Times Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
10% GED HS diploma substitute: Abbr. (3)
10% AGAR Gelatin substitute (4) Commuter Dec 24, 2025
10% OLEAN Fat substitute brand (5) Commuter Dec 24, 2025
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