Stand-in
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SUBSTITUTE.
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Why it fits
SUBSTITUTE is the 10-letter answer to “Stand-in” in the July 4, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SUBSTITUTE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.