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Came Before Crossword Clue

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We think the answer is "PRECEDED" which means:

    verb
  • • Be earlier in time; go back further
  • • Come before
  • • Be the predecessor of
  • • Move ahead (of others) in time or space
  • • Furnish with a preface or introduction

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The announcement was preceded by a moment of silence."
  • • "The main course was preceded by a delicious appetizer."

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New York Times27 Jan 2019 Down 6
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