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The Clue
Stead (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LIEU
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Notes
The answer LIEU is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
LIEU as a noun:
1. (stead, position, place, lieu) = the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"