Answer:

subs

AnswerCrossword Clue
SUBSReserves on the bench
SUBSClassroom stand-ins
SUBSBenchwarmers
SUBSStand-ins
SUBSComes off the bench
SUBSHeros
SUBSBackups
SUBSTorpedo shooters
SUBSQuiznos offerings
SUBSSome six-footers
SUBSSecond-stringers
SUBSLong lunches
SUBSThose on the bench
SUBSHeroes
SUBSSome foot-longs
SUBSPinch hitters
SUBSTemps
SUBSFills in
SUBSReplacements, for short
SUBSOffice temps
SUBSFill-ins
SUBSUndersea vessels
SUBSCylindrical lunches
SUBSSits in (for)
SUBSTeachers' fill-ins, briefly
SUBSUndersea travelers
SUBSUnderwater vessels, for short
SUBSFish, in the Navy.
SUBSU-boats.
SUBSSecond-string players.
SUBSFill-in teachers.
SUBSPart of the Navy.
SUBSNonpermanent teachers, for short.
SUBSTakes the place of: Colloq.
SUBSNaval units: Colloq.
SUBSVarsity replacements.
SUBSBench warmers.
SUBSCertain vessels.
SUBSThe bench.
SUBSU-boats