| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PRIMETIME | News preceder, often |
| ALAS | Preceder of a bit of bad news |
| TOCCATA | Fugue preceder, often |
| STANDINGOVATION | Encore preceder, often |
| ACTI | Intermission preceder, often |
| DESSERT | Check preceder, often |
| OUR | "Lady" preceder, often |
| PUN | Groan preceder, often |
| ALAS | Alack's preceder, often |
| OCANADA | Face-off preceder, often |
| BATH | Bedtime story preceder, often |
| THEBABE | Iron Horse preceder, often |
| HELLO | "Is anybody here?" preceder, often |
