What is the answer to "Period preceding a big event"?

The most common answer is RUNUP. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer RUNUP has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2024.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Period preceding a big event Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue Period preceding a big event appeared in NYT Mini on November 4, 2025. Our 5-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

Period preceding a big event Crossword Answer

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Other NYT Mini Clues (11/4/25)

1A: Quickly fall asleep after a long day

6A: 1/16 of a pound

7A: Where chess, shampoo and the number zero were invented

8A: Uproar

9A: Opposite of saved

1D: Fancy hairdos

3D: Tennis great Agassi

4D: Descendant of a wealthy family

5D: Symbol for "like" on Instagram

Period preceding a big event Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Period preceding a big event" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Period preceding a big event" crossword clue is RUNUP. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the NYT Mini puzzle.

Which crossword used "Period preceding a big event" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT Mini puzzle on November 4, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.