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Broken Into On Tv Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PREEMPTED

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%9Exact Match!
223%6 Tame code broken, broken by the Italian
323%4 From “broken”, a word, from the idea of a broken army, for a defeat

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We think the answer is "PREEMPTED" which means:

    noun
  • • A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
  • verb
  • • Acquire for oneself before others can do so
  • • Take the place of or have precedence over
  • • Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
  • • Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The news coverage was preempted by a breaking news story."
  • • "The president preempted any potential backlash by addressing the issue proactively."

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New York Times16 Aug 2013 Down 32
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