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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 |
| 3% | UNO Dos preceder | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PDAS They preceded smartphones | (4) | USA Today | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3% | EVE Preceding night | (3) | New York Times | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3% | TEN Eleven preceder | (3) | ||
| 3% | MAIN Most important | (4) | Commuter | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3% | ACU Puncture preceder | (3) | Newsday | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3% | SOL It precedes la | (3) | Universal | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 3% | TUE Wed. preceder | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 3% | PLEASENOTE "This is important" | (10) | LA Times Daily | Aug 15, 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.