Cryptic crossword clue
Possibly book in advance before getting left out in crush 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PREQUEL

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What does PREQUEL mean?

PREQUEL noun
  1. In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.

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