Number two
'number two' is the definition.
(eg vice-president)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for vice that I've seen before include "person to stand in for skipper" , "Gripper - in place of - immorality" , "Gripper - sin" , "Is the gripping tool evil?" , "Sin, depravity" .)
'number two' is the definition.
(both can mean a second-in-command or assistant)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for deputy that I've seen before include "The next in command, replaces boss when necessary" , "Stand-in official" , "Appointed representative for another" , "number two" , "Not the principal" .)