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Playing in position as substitute (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acting

I believe this is a double definition.

'playing' is the first definition.
('act' can be a synonym of 'play')

'in position as substitute' is the second definition.
(e.g. acting president)

(Other definitions for acting that I've seen before include "Interim" , "Temporary - work in the theatre" , "putting it on" , "in a provisional role" , "Caretaker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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