Second-in-command Crossword Clue

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Second-in-command Crossword Answer

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VEEP

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DEP

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
2. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SECOND-IN-COMMAND (noun)
1. someone who relieves a commander
COMMAND (noun)
1. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
2. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
COMMAND (verb)
1. exercise authoritative control or power over
2. look down on

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

VEEP
(4 letters)
DEP
(3 letters)

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