Incur Preliminary Stages Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	63%	5		Incur preliminary stages
3	28%	10		Incur someone's wrath

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We think the answer is "RUN-UP" which means:

noun

• A substantial increase over a relatively short period of time
• The approach run during which an athlete gathers speed

An example sentence would be:

• "He tripped during the run-up and fell flat on his face."
• "She practiced her run-up before attempting the long jump."

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The Guardian Cryptic01 May 2001	Down 21
The Guardian Cryptic01 May 2001	Down 21
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