“Quick, before they escape!” Crossword Clue

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ESCAPE (verb)
1. remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
2. be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
ESCAPE (noun)
1. a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
2. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front

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