Temporary substitute Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Temporary substitute (9) last seen in Mirror Classic puzzle. 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MAKESHIFT.

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4 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
MAKESHIFT Temporary substitute (9) (9) Mirror Classic Jul 29, 2026
STOPGAP Temporary substitute (7) (7) Mirror Classic Jun 20, 2026
LOCUM Temporary substitute (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 2, 2020
ACTING Temporary substitute (6)

36 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
42% LOCUMS Temporary substitutes (6) The Guardian Speedy Apr 30, 2023
37% TENENS "Locum __" (temporary substitute) (6)
29% STOPGAPS Temporary substitutes to meet urgent needs (8)
29% ATTLEE Bevin's temporary substitute at Peace Conference. (6)
27% LOCUMTENENS Temporary substitute that means 'place holder' in Latin (11)
4% LIEU In ____ of, as a substitute for (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 8, 2026
3% FAD Temporary trend (3) Wall Street Journal Aug 18, 2026
3% BARRICADE Temporary fence (9) Eugene Sheffer Aug 11, 2026
3% CONE Temporary traffic marker (4) (4) Mirror Classic Aug 10, 2026
3% ADHOC Temporary, as a committee (5) Newsday Aug 9, 2026

Last appeared together with the following clues in Mirror Classic puzzle

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