Early Game In A Tournament Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a minor match preceding the main event • an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
	24%	11		Concerning the early stages of a tournament with eliminations
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	24%	8		Competitors in a video game tournament
	noun • someone who fights (or is fighting)

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New York Times18 Feb 2002	Across 46
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