The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word VICE , but the solution may also be INSTEAD which is one of the most recent solution (2013 in USA Today).
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| VICE | 85 % | 4 |
| INSTEAD | 15 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: In the place of
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- instead of
- in lieu of
- as alternative to
- about
- accommodation
- adopted
- after
- alternative
- anyplace
- anywhere
- apartment
- applied
Crossword Answer definitions
VICE noun- A bad habit.
- Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.
- A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness.
- A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).
- A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.
- A grip or grasp.
- A winding or spiral staircase.
- To hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice.
- One who acts in place of a superior.
- In place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank
- Instead of, in place of
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result VICE
- Kind of squad
- Moral defect
- Notably snarky magazine/media empire
- Failing
- Squad leader?
- Guilty pleasure
- Police-force division
- One kind of squad
- Smoking or sweets, e.g.
- Moral failing