Answer:

preempt

Answer	Crossword Clue
PREEMPT	Bump from the TV schedule
PREEMPT	Replace in the schedule
PREEMPT	Head off

PREEMPT	Take precedence over
PREEMPT	Forestall
PREEMPT	Supplant
PREEMPT	Appropriate exclusively.
PREEMPT	Appropriate.
PREEMPT	Appropriate beforehand.
PREEMPT	Appropriate
PREEMPT	Appropriate beforehand

PREEMPT	Take for oneself
PREEMPT	Bump
PREEMPT	Take the place of
PREEMPT	Forestall by acting first
PREEMPT	Assert priority
PREEMPT	Replace with another show

Crossword

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