The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LIEU which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2022.
In ___ of (instead of) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LIEU | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: In ___ of (instead of)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- before
- not
- rather
- substitute
- else
- employed
- lieu
- more
- overview
- previously
- should
- supreme sacrifice
Crossword Answer definitions
LIEU noun- Place, stead; See in lieu or in lieu of
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