Performs before a headliner Crossword Clue

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Performs before a headliner Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HEADLINER (noun)
1. a performer who receives prominent billing
BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front

Hint 2: Anagram

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