preclearance
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- 18
- Words With Friends
- 23
- Letters
- 12
Definition of preclearance
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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(countable, uncountable)A procedure to arrange for clearing customs or immigration in advance.
“The customs service announced new preclearance regulations last week.”
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noun
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(countable, uncountable)A procedure to arrange for clearing customs or immigration in advance.
“The customs service announced new preclearance regulations last week.”
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(US, countable, uncountable)Advance approval by a federal court or the Department of Justice for changes to voting regulations in certain states under the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
“The great state of Alabama believes that preclearance is a relic of the past.”
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Etymology
From pre- + clearance.
Words you can make from preclearance
200+ playable · top: PRECANCEL (15 pts)
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3 words8-letter words
12 words7-letter words
18 words6-letter words
48 words- CALPAC 12 pts
- CAECAL 10 pts
- CALCAR 10 pts
- CANAPE 10 pts
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- CARPAL 10 pts
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63 words- APACE 9 pts
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4-letter words
55 words- CACA 8 pts
- CAPE 8 pts
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- LEAR 4 pts
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- NALA 4 pts
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- NEAR 4 pts
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