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)
5% IFSO "In that event . . ." (4) USA Today Jul 15, 2026
5% SAWS Those with teeth in horror films? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 14, 2026
5% TALE Story (4) Commuter Jul 14, 2026
5% ESSE "Existence" in Latin (4) USA Today Quick Jul 10, 2026
5% E "Existence" in Latin (1) USA Today Quick Jul 10, 2026
5% ENSUE Occur next (5) LA Times Mini Jul 8, 2026
5% ARENT Do not exist (5) Newsday Jul 7, 2026
5% CONSONANTS Letters from those against working with soldiers (10) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 7, 2026
5% ALIVE In existence (5) Newsday Jul 2, 2026
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