Crossword clue

“Substitute”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SWAP
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels1

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NYT Crossword
Oct 13, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Substitute” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Substitute” clue?+

The answer is SWAP (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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