Clues for the word "UNDERSTUDY"
We've had 12 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on December 13, 2024.
Definition of understudy
- v. t. & i. - To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
- n. - One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
Referring Clues
- Stage backup
- Subject to schoolwork, he may get the chance to go on
- Actor is subject to scrutiny
- Risk exam failure as reserve player?
- Deputy hypnotised boss by the end of the day
- Reserve player
- Stage stand-in
- One taking part in an emergency
- Backup
- Stand-in actor
- Don't read enough to be a locum?
- Someone acting as a stopgap
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - December 13, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 02, 2024
- Guardian Cryptic - March 23, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - March 02, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - November 26, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - May 22, 2014
- Guardian Quick - February 18, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - December 14, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - October 30, 2008
- Guardian Cryptic - December 11, 2000