Precursor to a first draft Crossword Clue

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Precursor to a first draft Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
2. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PRECURSOR (noun)
1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
2. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
DRAFT (noun)
1. a large and hurried swallow
2. the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
DRAFT (verb)
1. draw up an outline or sketch for something
2. engage somebody to enter the army

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18. Left tooth marks in

19. Grown-up kid

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27. Super Mario Bros. console

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31. Sculler's implement

32. Business owners concerned with server costs?

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38. Blvd. relative

39. Outdo

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Down

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5. Cookies and cream cookie

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