| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HEAT | Preliminary round in a race. |
| HEAT | Preliminary round of a race |
| preliminaries | A preliminary round in a sporting competition |
| prelims | A preliminary round in an athletic competition |
| prologs | (in professional cycling) A short preliminary time trial held before a race to establish a leader |
| prologues | (in professional cycling) A short preliminary time trial held before a race to establish a leader |
