Get For Oneself Before The Others Can Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PREEMPT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PREEMPT

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	32%	7		Get for oneself before the others can
3	25%	7		Get to the finish line before others in a swim

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PRE-EMPT" which means:

noun

• A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

An example sentence would be:

• "The military decided to pre-empt the enemy's attack by launching a surprise offensive."
• "The company pre-empted potential competition by releasing their new product early."

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The Guardian Quick24 May 2023	Across 18
The Guardian Quick24 May 2023	Across 18
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