One Being A Substitute In Practice Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LOCUM which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LOCUM

Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	37%	5		Practice, practice, practice
3	21%	4		Often applied as a smokeless substitute in modern practice

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LOCUM" which means:

noun

• Someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession

An example sentence would be:

• "The hospital hired a locum to cover for the absent doctor."
• "The locum performed a thorough examination of the patient."

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Telegraph Toughie02 Jan 2024	Down 4
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