| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BERRYPICKING | Pre-canning activity, perhaps |
| ROBING | Pre-commencement activity |
| CALFROPING | Pre-branding activity |
| TUNEUP | Pre-concert activity |
| FRAMING | Pre-hanging activity |
| HARVEST | Pre-glean activity |
| PACKASNACK | Pre-hike activity? |
| TAPING | Pre-broadcast activity |
| DEBATING | Pre-election activity |
| SHOPPING | Pre-Christmas activity |
| ARMING | Pre-joust activity |
| PORING | Pre-exam activity |
| SETTINGTHESTAGE | Pre-show activity |
| CAMPAIGN | Pre-November activity |
| CRAMCOURSE | Pre-midyears activity. |
| POLL | Pre-election activity. |
| DRESSINGUP | Pre-costume ball activity |
| TRIMMINGTHETREE | Traditional pre-Christmas activity |
| CARBO | ...-loading (pre-marathon activity) |
| BACHELORPARTY | Pre-wedding activity, for some |
