Here are the possible solutions for qualifying contest for short clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
prelim
Clue
Qualifying contest, for short
Qualifying bout, for short
Contest before the main contest
Definition
a preliminary or entrance examination
heat
Clue
Qualifying contest
Definition
to make hot
prelims
Clue
Qualifying bouts, for short
Definition
PRELIM, 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.