| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ANTE | Prelude to a deal, perhaps |
| ANTE | Prelude to a deal |
| SCANDAL | Prelude to a resignation, perhaps |
| COUNTTOTEN | How to deal with a bad temper, perhaps |
| MINESTRONE | Prelude to pasta, perhaps |
| DETENTE | Prelude to peace, perhaps |
| SLOWBURN | Prelude to an explosion, perhaps |
