Exhibition Games Played Before Official Contest

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1142, Puzzle 4 (Movie Stars).

Question is: Exhibition Games Played Before Official Contest

and the answer is: PRESEASON

Word Meaning:

PRESEASON — (sports) The period before the start of a sporting season, during which players undergo training and venues are prepared

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