| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| vacated | vacate an office, post, or tenancy |
| incumbents | The holder of an office or post |
| served | perform the duties of (an office or post) |
| reversions | The right of succession to an office or post after the death or retirement of the holder |
| reversion | The right of succession to an office or post after the death or retirement of the holder |
| shortlist | a list of candidates for an office, post, etc from which the successful candidate will be selected / to include on a shortlist |
