Batter’s stand-in Crossword Clue

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Batter’s stand-in Crossword Answer

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STAND-IN (noun)
1. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
BATTER (verb)
1. strike violently and repeatedly
2. make a dent or impression in
BATTER (noun)
1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
2. a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking

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