Each word begins with "pre,"(which, as a prefix, often means "before") followed by another word. The punny clue defines that other word. For example- "Before repairs" would be "prefixes." Spelling counts, and check the hints!"

-1.Before peeling. (9 letters, fixing)

-2.Before Thanksgiving stuffing herb. (7 letters, forecast)

3.Before Colorado ski town. (7 letters, win)

-4.Before faces. (8 letters, is an authority over)

5.Before the quality of speech. (10 letters, forecast)

-6.Before the quality of being luxurious. (12 letters, overconfident)

7.Before a type measurement. (5 letters, groom)

-8.Before place one travels to. (14 letters, fate)

-9.Before an opening. (7 letters, stop)

10.Before tightness. (10 letters- falseness)

1. Preparing - Hi Curly

Bernie

2. Presage

Merci et bonjour.

6. presumptuous

8. predestination

Thanks.

9.Prevent

4. presides Morning Curly

Thanks. Hi Cue.

10. pretension

3. prevail

5. prediction

7. preen

Thanks all.