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verb • be earlier in time; go back further • come before • be the predecessor of • move ahead (of others) in time or space • furnish with a preface or introduction | ||||
| 29% | 5 | Measures liquids drop by drop | ||
noun • measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration | ||||
| 29% | 8 | Drop by drop | ||
noun • a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) • the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop adverb • extremely wet | ||||
Take The Lead But Quietly Drop Back Later
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PRECEDE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PRECEDE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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