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Period preceding an important event Crossword Clue
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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RUNUP Period preceding an important event | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Mar 8, 2022 |
| 4% | ERAS Important periods | (4) | Commuter | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 4% | EVES Preceding periods | (4) | New York Times | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 3% | AFFAIR Event | (6) | USA Today | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 3% | CRITICAL Of decisive importance | (8) | The Times Concise | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 3% | BIG Important | (3) | ||
| 3% | WYE "Zee" preceder | (3) | ||
| 3% | OMICRON Pi preceder | (7) | Newsday | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 3% | ALFA Bravo preceder | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 3% | ALEPH Beth preceder | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 20, 2025 |
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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.