Before, as a beginning Crossword Clue

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Before, as a beginning Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BEGINNING (adjective)
1. serving to begin
BEGINNING (noun)
1. the time at which something is supposed to begin
2. the place where something begins, where it springs into being
BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front

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