Training Period Before Official Start of a League
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Extraordinary Creatures, Group 1584, Puzzle 4 (Abominable Snowman).
Question is: Training Period Before Official Start of a League
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.