The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PRE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PRE
- Heartlessly congratulate oneself, having raised contract
- Used power to wrestle hooligan
- Reprising rap, he performs with finest artistic style
- Anticipate politician interrupting Peter’s constituents
- Having more importance than others in front of cardinal
- More crude power mounting before hostilities
- There is apparel specially designed for artists
- Failure of power backed study from other hands
- Countdown to blast-off leaving area, not yet having got to one?
- Outstanding groom that’s first to hug my one
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What does PRE mean?
PRE preposition- Before (something significant).
- Precum, Cowper's fluid, pre-ejaculate.
- To precum, to pre-ejaculate.
- A preparty.