| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TRYOUTS | Pre-premiere events |
| DRESSREHEARSALS | Pre-premiere performances |
| STAGPARTIES | Pre-wedding events |
| TAGSALES | Pre-moving events |
| ELECTIONS | Pre-Thanksgiving events. |
| REENTRIES | Pre-landing events |
| DEBATES | Pre-election events |
| TRIALS | Pre-Olympic events |
| CAUCUSES | Some pre-primary events |
| GARAGESALES | Pre-moving day events |
| SEMIS | Pre-final events, for short |
