Some races Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 21, 2022 · 20-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between July 2000 and September 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 21, 2022 · 20-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
noun
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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