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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a meeting for boat races | ||||
| 27% | 6 | Event before the main event | ||
noun • a minor match preceding the main event • an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue | ||||
| 24% | 7 | Event before the main event | ||
noun • A social gathering of several friends who get together to drink before going out to a party or a sports game. The goal of pre-gaming is to "get a buzz" before going out for the night. • A television show preceding a sports game wherein commentators discuss that game. verb • To consume alcohol prior to an event. adjective • Taking place before, or in preparation for, a sporting event. | ||||
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REGATTA which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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REGATTA
Updated: December 3, 2025
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