Dictionary Check: surrogate

"surrogate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

adjective

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

Example: "foster parent"
Synonyms:
noun

someone who takes the place of another person

noun

a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

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