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Substitute Certain To Include Label Or Sent Back Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SURROGATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SURROGATE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SURROGATE" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who takes the place of another person
- • A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others adjective satellite
- • Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties verb
- • To replace or substitute something with something else; to appoint a successor. adjective
- • Of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She acted as a surrogate for her sister, carrying the baby to term."
- • "The surrogate mother agreed to give the child up for adoption."
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Oct 2008 | Across 17 | |
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