INSTEAD

As an alternative (7)

Solution has appeared in 2 crosswords (1 across and 1 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,021 — 2021-09-10 23:00:07
  2D: Detains (anag) — in lieu (7)
• Quick crossword No 15,781 — 2020-12-04 00:00:43
  10A: As an alternative (7)