Stories or films whose events occur before those of an existing work (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PREQUELS Stories or films whose events occur before those of an existing work (8) (8)
6% RETIREES Those no longer working (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 4, 2026
5% TIMELY Occurring at an appropriate moment (6) New York Times Feb 4, 2026
5% WAS Existed (3) Eugene Sheffer Feb 2, 2026
5% TALE Story (4) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
5% RUT In truth, humdrum existence (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 30, 2026
5% AROSE A bloomer occurred (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 27, 2026
5% BEEN Existed (4) LA Times Daily Jan 23, 2026
5% TALES Stories (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 21, 2026
5% SALONS Businesses whose employees work standing up (6) New York Times Jan 18, 2026
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