| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PRELIMS | Bouts before the finals, for short |
| YESTER | Short for the day before. |
| PRELIM | Before the main event, for short |
| PRELIMS | Fights before the main event, for short |
| PRELIMS | Qualifying bouts, for short |
| TIL | Before, for short |
| PRENUP | Before-vows contract, for short |
| PSAT | Hurdle before senior year, for short |
| GRE | Test before further studies, for short |
