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noun • the first event in a series • a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens • a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans) | ||||||||
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noun • a minor match preceding the main event • an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue | ||||||||
| 31% | 7 | Event before the main event | ||||||
noun • A social gathering of several friends who get together to drink before going out to a party or a sports game. The goal of pre-gaming is to "get a buzz" before going out for the night. • A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game. verb • To consume alcohol prior to an event. adjective • Taking place before, or in preparation for, a sporting event. | ||||||||
It Comes Before The Main Event Crossword Clue
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OPENER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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OPENER
Updated: October 11, 2023
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