Race prelim Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 11, 1996 · 5-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 11, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 11, 1996 · 5-Across · 4 letters
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a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
noun
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