What term is used in athletics to refer to races preceding the finals? (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEATS What term is used in athletics to refer to races preceding the finals? (5) (5)
6% ATPAR Term used by brokers (5) The Atlantic Oct 5, 2025
6% ATLAS Geographical reference finally abridged (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 25, 2025
5% TEL Aviv preceder (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 21, 2025
5% ALFA Bravo preceder (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 21, 2025
5% TEAMS Squads of athletes (5) Newsday Oct 20, 2025
5% APRIL May preceder (5) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
5% ESS Tee preceder (3) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
5% AGENTS Athletes' reps (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 18, 2025
5% TRI Prefix with athlete (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 16, 2025
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