Here are the possible solutions for qualifying contest clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
heat
Clue
Qualifying contest
Definition
to make hot
prelim
Clue
Qualifying contest, for short
Contest before the main contest
Definition
a preliminary or entrance examination
ago
Clue
Remembrance word [CONTEST NOTE: My online crossword contest is ONE WEEK AWAY (Sept. 30). First prize, $2,500. For details visit www.alzfdn.org.]
Definition
in the past
irs
Clue
Asset-freezing org. (CONTEST ALERT! My new all-skill, solve-at-home crossword contest benefiting the Alzheimer's Foundation of America is Sept. 30. First prize, $2,500. For details visit www.alzfdn.