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
4% ERA Important period (3) Commuter Apr 11, 2026
4% ERAS Important periods (4) Universal Mar 28, 2026
3% OFNOTE Important (6) Wall Street Journal Apr 11, 2026
3% THU Fri. preceder (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 11, 2026
3% NOTRE Dame preceder (5) Wall Street Journal Apr 9, 2026
3% EVE Preceding time (3) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026
3% TOTEMIC Of representative importance (7) The Times Concise Mar 31, 2026
3% TEL Aviv preceder (3) Eugene Sheffer Mar 30, 2026
3% PARA Legal precedent? (4) The Atlantic Mar 29, 2026

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Period preceding an important event Crossword Clue
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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.