Period preceding an important event Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Period preceding an important event last seen in Guardian Quick puzzle. 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 preceding an important event (5) The Guardian Quick Mar 8, 2022
3% AGE Period (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 11, 2026
3% KAY "Ell" preceder? (3)
3% DUTY Charge on imports (4) New York Times Feb 5, 2026
3% VITAL Extremely important (5) Newsday Feb 2, 2026
3% EGO Self-importance (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 31, 2026
3% PRIOR Preceding (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 30, 2026
3% LEDUPTO Preceded, introduced (7) The Times Concise Jan 26, 2026
3% HEE Haw preceder (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 26, 2026
3% OPENFOR Precede, as at a concert (7) Newsday Jan 25, 2026

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In crosswords, "Period preceding an important event" clues the answer "RUNUP." Just like an athlete needs a run-up before a jump, events often have a preparatory phase leading up to them.