| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EVE | Big-day preceder |
| EVE | Big day preceder |
| MAY | Queen or Day preceder |
| MID | Day or way preceder |
| MID | Day or night preceder |
| XMAS | Boxing Day preceder, briefly |
| WEEK | End or day preceder |
| SICK | Bay or day preceder |
| IDES | Valentine's Day preceder, e.g. |
