Qualifying match, informally Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 6, 2016 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 6, 2016 · 47-Down · 6 letters
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a minor match preceding the main event
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