Come Earlier Than Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PREDATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PREDATE

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	33%	3		It sets earlier and earlier in the fall
3	28%	7		Served later than breakfast but earlier than lunch

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PREDATE" which means:

verb

• Prey on or hunt for
• Be earlier in time; go back further
• Come before
• Establish something as being earlier relative to something else

noun

• A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

An example sentence would be:

• "The discovery of fossilized footprints predates the existence of dinosaurs."
• "The origins of this ancient art form can be predated to the 12th century."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times05 Aug 1993	Down 45
New York Times23 Jun 1983	Down 5
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