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
Definitions from Wiktionary.