Event before the main event Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 21, 2011 · 6-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 21, 2011 · 6-Down · 6 letters
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a minor match preceding the main event
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