“Preps for a sports competition” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••TRAINS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRAINS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Preps for a sports competition”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 26, 2025, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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