Period before a major event Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Period before a major event . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RUNUP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUNUP Period before a major event (5)
3% ADVENT Period before Christmas (6) The Times Concise Apr 20, 2026
3% SURPRISEPARTIES Events before which guests might be hiding (15) USA Today Apr 19, 2026
3% ERA Period (3) TV Apr 19, 2026
3% PEPRALLY Event before a big game (8) USA Today Apr 8, 2026
3% TAGSALE Event before a move (7) Premier Sunday Mar 22, 2026
3% URSA Constellation word before Major or Minor (4) New York Times Mar 9, 2026
3% LEADUPS Periods before events (7) USA Today Jul 7, 2016
3% EVES Periods before events. (4)
2% RANK Major or general (4) New York Times Mini May 5, 2026
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