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Substitute, in a way Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Substitute, in a way . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PROSTHETIC.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PROSTHETIC Substitute, in a way | (10) | ||
| 11% | ERSATZ Substitute | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 10% | CAROB Chocolate substitute | (5) | Premier Sunday | May 3, 2026 |
| 10% | SOYA Meat substitute | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Apr 27, 2026 |
| 10% | BLEEP Substituted swearing sound | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 10% | IPHONE Wallet substitute | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 10% | OLEO Butter substitute | (4) | ||
| 9% | MARGE Butter substitute, informally | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 9% | SEITAN Vegan meat substitute | (6) | Universal | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 9% | SATINFOR Replaced as a substitute | (8) | New York Times | Feb 11, 2026 |
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A "substitute, in a way" can refer to something that replaces or stands in for another. A prosthetic is a device that substitutes for a missing body part, like a prosthetic limb. So, a prosthetic fits the clue perfectly as it serves as a substitute in a physical sense.