Answer:

instead

Answer	Crossword Clue
INSTEAD	In the place of
INSTEAD	Rather
INSTEAD	In place (of)

INSTEAD	Alternatively
INSTEAD	As an alternative
INSTEAD	As a substitute
INSTEAD	As an option
INSTEAD	As a substitute.
INSTEAD	By proxy.
INSTEAD	In place of.
INSTEAD	Rather.

INSTEAD	As an alternative.
INSTEAD	Alternatively.
INSTEAD	Rather than
INSTEAD	Word of preference
INSTEAD	In place of
INSTEAD	Preferably
INSTEAD	As a proxy
INSTEAD	As a preferred alternative

INSTEAD	Beatles "I'll Cry ..."
INSTEAD	As a replacement
INSTEAD	In lieu of

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.