This crossword clue "Preparatory phase" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on November 20, 2021. With 39 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is LEADUP — a 6-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
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39 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LEADUP
Preparatory phase
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2021
99%
LEADUP
Preparatory phase
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2021
8%
ONSET
Initial phase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
ONSET
Initial phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
STAGEONE
Initial phase
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
STAGEONE
Initial phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
BETA
Testing phase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
8%
BETA
Testing phase
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
8%
PEELING
Post-sunburn phase
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
PEELING
Post-sunburn phase
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
REM
Sleep phase
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
REM
Sleep phase
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
ERA
Life phase, to a Gen Zer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
ERA
Life phase, to a Gen Zer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
HONEYMOONPERIOD
Blissful phase for a new couple
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
HONEYMOONPERIOD
Blissful phase for a new couple
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
ENDGAME
Checkmate phase
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
8%
ENDGAME
Checkmate phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
8%
ORALSTAGE
Freud's first phase of fixation
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
8%
ORALSTAGE
Freud's first phase of fixation
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
8%
TALKINGSTAGE
Relationship phase where two people aren't really dating yet
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
TALKINGSTAGE
Relationship phase where two people aren't really dating yet
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
ICE
Coldest phase of water
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
8%
ICE
Coldest phase of water
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
8%
CYCLE
Washer phase
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
8%
CYCLE
Washer phase
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
8%
LUTEAL
__ phase: post-ovulation stage
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
8%
LUTEAL
__ phase: post-ovulation stage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
8%
ORAL
__ phase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2024
8%
ORAL
__ phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2024
8%
PLANNINGSTAGE
Early phase of a project
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
8%
PLANNINGSTAGE
Early phase of a project
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
8%
MOON
It has a waxing gibbous phase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
8%
MOON
It has a waxing gibbous phase
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
8%
LOVEBIRDS
*Couple in the honeymoon phase
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2023
8%
LOVEBIRDS
*Couple in the honeymoon phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2023
8%
FULLMOON
Spectacular lunar phase
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 23, 2023
8%
FULLMOON
Spectacular lunar phase
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 23, 2023
8%
REBUTTAL
Optional trial phase after the defense rests
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2022
8%
REBUTTAL
Optional trial phase after the defense rests
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2022
8%
OUTSET
Early phase
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2022
8%
OUTSET
Early phase
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2022
8%
ANGST
Common teen phase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2021
8%
ANGST
Common teen phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2021
8%
MANIA
Bipolar phase
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2021
8%
MANIA
Bipolar phase
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2021
8%
HOME
With 53-Across, concluding phase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2021
8%
HOME
With 53-Across, concluding phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2021
8%
TRIALRUN
Testing phase
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2021
8%
TRIALRUN
Testing phase
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
8%
BETATEST
Trial software phase
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
8%
BETATEST
Trial software phase
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
8%
TWOS
"Terrible" phase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2020
8%
TWOS
"Terrible" phase
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2020
8%
SPINCYCLE
Final washer phase
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 29, 2019
8%
SPINCYCLE
Final washer phase
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2019
8%
AGING
Winemaking phase
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2019
8%
AGING
Winemaking phase
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2019
1%
HBOGO
Video-on-demand service phased out in 2020
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
HBOGO
Video-on-demand service phased out in 2020
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ERAS
Important phases in history
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
ERAS
Important phases in history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
CFCS
Pollutants phased out by the Montreal Protocol, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
CFCS
Pollutants phased out by the Montreal Protocol, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
STUN
"Set phasers to ___"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
STUN
"Set phasers to ___"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
ONSETS
First phases
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
ONSETS
First phases
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
SPACEBANDAGE
Treatment for phaser burns?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
1%
SPACEBANDAGE
Treatment for phaser burns?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
1%
OREOS
Cookies that can illustrate phases of the moon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2023
1%
OREOS
Cookies that can illustrate phases of the moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2023
1%
ALPHATESTS
Initial phases of software bug checking
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2023
1%
ALPHATESTS
Initial phases of software bug checking
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2023
1%
OLEAN
Largely phased-out ersatz fat brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2021
1%
OLEAN
Largely phased-out ersatz fat brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2021
1%
IPOD
Device with a phased-out Shuffle variety
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2021
1%
IPOD
Device with a phased-out Shuffle variety
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Preparatory phase" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 39 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEADUP (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Preparatory phase"?
The best answer for "Preparatory phase" is LEADUP with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Preparatory phase" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 20, 2021.