| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PASSIONWEEK | Time leading up to Easter |
| LENT | The 40 weekdays leading up to Easter |
| ERE | In the time leading up to |
| LENT | Ash Wednesday-to-Easter time |
| LENTEN | Pertaining to the pre-Easter time |
| LABOR | Process leading up to childbirth |
| ELVES | Busy bunch leading up to Christmas |
| AHS | Sounds leading up to a sneeze |
| ELUL | Month leading up to Rosh Hashanah |
| OSCARBUZZ | Speculation leading up to a February 22 awards extravaganza |
