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Prepared to drive, in golf crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026

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What to notice

The ball has been placed on its small peg before the shot.

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Answer

TEED

How the trick resolves

A golfer who has teed the ball has prepared it for the opening drive. The answer is the past tense of “tee.”

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The turn in the clue

“In golf” fixes the sense of “drive,” while “prepared” sets past tense.

The answer in plain English

Placed a golf ball on a tee in preparation for a shot.

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