Place for substitute judges? (5)

I believe the answer is:

bench

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'judges?' is the definition.
(name for a judge's seat, or for judges themselves)

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(Other definitions for bench that I've seen before include "Long seat or worktable" , "Pew or settle" , "Long seat for judges" , "Laboratory work table" , "Plain, stout work-table" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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