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Understudy Crossword Clue

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We think the answer is "STAND-IN" which means:

    noun
  • • Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I couldn't make it to the meeting, so i sent a stand-in to represent me."
  • • "The actor's stand-in took his place on set while he took a break."

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New York Times28 Dec 1977 Across 44
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