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understudy

noun verb

An actor able to replace a regular performer when required

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
15

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Pronunciation

ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi

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Definitions

noun

  1. An actor able to replace a regular performer when required

verb

  1. Be an understudy or alternate for a role

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