Pay for a Copy of a Book Ahead of Its Release Date

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Small World, Group 699, Puzzle 3 (Guinea Pigs).

Question is: Pay for a Copy of a Book Ahead of Its Release Date

and the answer is: PREORDER

Word Meaning:

PREORDER — (transitive) To order (goods or services) in advance, before they are available.

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