Early races Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 20, 2012 · 23-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 20, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 20, 2012 · 23-Down · 5 letters
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a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
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