How the heck was any of those not ruled a correct response? The clue didn't specify it had to be a noun. I fully expected a triple reversal. Respectfully, the judges totally missed the boat on this one. (My response was "pre-emptive," which absolutely fits the clue.) I foresee a poll question on this one.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:20 pm “PRE” SCHOOL $400: It’s defined as “an action taken in advance to protect against possible danger”
Anupama: preventative
Ivan: preemptive
Dennis: preventive
Response wanted: precaution
Instaget FJ for me, even though I didn't even notice the bird on the statue. (I was eating dinner while the clue came up and didn't feel like pausing my DVR.) Sailor led immediately to "mariner," which led right away to one of my precalls, Coleridge.