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 New York Times in 1996.
In___ of (as a substitute for) 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 (as a substitute for)
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Crossword Answer definitions
LIEU noun- Place, stead; See in lieu or in lieu of
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