Reviewed crossword explanation · 4 letters
Prepared to drive, in golf crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026
Answer
TEED
Why TEED fits
A golfer who has teed the ball has prepared it for the opening drive. The answer is the past tense of “tee.”
Clue signal
“In golf” fixes the sense of “drive,” while “prepared” sets past tense.
TEED meaning
Placed a golf ball on a tee in preparation for a shot.
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