Answer:

preceded

Answer	Crossword Clue
PRECEDED	Came before
PRECEDED	Went first
PRECEDED	Came before.

PRECEDED	Went before.
PRECEDED	Introduced (by).
PRECEDED	Came first
PRECEDED	Antedated
PRECEDED	Got there first

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.