The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 2 letter word LEAD UP TO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result LEAD UP TO
- Act as a preliminary for a unionist party statement finally being accepted by Varadkar
- Metal cast put round to pave the way
- Gradually approach field exercises wearing brace
- Prepare for working on supporting star?
- Senior counsel competent enough to approach the case in stages
- Result in captain having till...
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