Crossword Answer prelim

Here are all the crossword puzzles and clues where the answer prelim appeared.

Clue
Puzzle
Date
Early round in a competition, informally
New York Times
May 14, 2024
Early tourney round
Newsday
Apr 10, 2024
Early tourney round
Universal
Feb 27, 2024
Qualifying round, for short
Daily Themed Crossword
Dec 2, 2023
Early match
Newsday
Aug 31, 2023
Early heat, informally
USA Today
Jul 7, 2023
Early round, briefly
Universal
Jun 5, 2023
Early match
Newsday
Jan 6, 2023