Early match, for short Crossword Clue

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Early match, for short Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a minor match preceding the main event
2. an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EARLY (adverb)
1. in good time
2. during an early stage
EARLY (adjective)
1. belonging to the distant past
2. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
MATCH (noun)
1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
2. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
MATCH (verb)
1. set into opposition or rivalry
2. be equal to in quality or ability

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LIMPER

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