Cryptic crossword clue
Substitutes for team beside opponents 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PROXIES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
P
R
O
X
I
E
S

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Substitutes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case substitutes = proxies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PROXIES mean?

PROXIES noun
  1. An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
  2. The authority to act for another, especially when written.
  3. The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts.
  4. A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
  5. An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.
PROXIES noun
  1. A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations