Butter substitute Crossword Clue

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MARGARINE

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUBSTITUTE (verb)
1. act as a substitute
2. be a substitute
SUBSTITUTE (adjective)
1. serving or used in place of another
2. capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
SUBSTITUTE (noun)
1. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
2. an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
BUTTER (noun)
1. a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head
2. an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
BUTTER (verb)
1. spread butter on

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MARGARINE
(9 letters)

More LA Times Crossword (5/25/2026) Answers

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22. From ___ Z

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26. Phase one

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33. Dishwasher capacity

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42. ___ go bragh!

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