Crossword clues for Primes:PRIMEDReadied for new paintPRIMELike top-quality beefPRIMESteak rating, and word that can precede the first words of the answers to starred cluesPRIMEChoicePRIMINGSFirst coatsPRIMEMuch-watched interest ratePRIMESNumbers like 3 and 5, but not 4PRIME___ lending rate (Bank of Canada concern)PRIMEWord before cut or timePRIMESTwo and three, for twoPRIMETime of your lifePRIMESGood meatsPRIMERate in the newsPRIMEFirst-ratePRIMEHaving two positive factorsPRIMELYIn an A-1 wayPRIMELike 7 or 17PRIMEDStimulatedPRIMEDPrepared, as a pumpPRIMETop quality, as beefPRIMEMost importantPRIMELike 2 or 7, but not 27PRIMECut or timePRIMEReadyPRIME__ ministerPRIMEHeydayPRIMEFed concernPRIMEGet ready to paintPRIMERate in the financial pagesPRIMEWith 66-Across, peak evening hours ... or a hint to the answers to the starred cluesPRIMELike 17PRIMEGrade APRIMEMeat ratingPRIMEDPut on a first coat?PRIMES2, 3, 5, 7, 11 et al.PRIMENumber like 3 or 13PRIMESReadiesPRIMEHigh-qualityPRIMEPrepare the enginePRIMEApply a basecoat toPRIMEOf fine qualityPRIMESCoaches beforehandPRIMEHighest grade?PRIMEBeef designationPRIME2 or 3, but not 4PRIMEBest ratePRIMEDReady for actionPRIMESStarts the pumpPRIMEKind of rib or ministerPRIMEWith 70-Across, prized programming slot ... or a hint to the first two parts of the answers to starred clues