Stand-in could almost make it by May 1st (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOCUM Stand-in could almost make it by May 1st (5) (5)
6% GAFFE Manager almost makes blunder (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
6% CLOSE Almost there (5) New York Times Jan 7, 2026
6% BECAME Turned into insect around roughly 1st of May (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 4, 2025
6% ONE I may stand for it (3) Wall Street Journal Oct 4, 2025
5% EASEL Stand for a portrait (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 24, 2026
5% HIHAT Cymbals + stand (5) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
5% SIGNOFTHECROSS Christian may make such a face, becoming redder? (14) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 23, 2026
5% ONWATCH Standing guard (7) Universal Jan 21, 2026
5% YEAR New ___ (Jan 1st celebration) (4)
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