Early tournament match, informally Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 7, 2015 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 7, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 7, 2015 · 20-Across · 6 letters
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a minor match preceding the main event
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