Crossword clues for Primes:PRIMEWith 70-Across, prized programming slot ... or a hint to the first two parts of the answers to starred cluesPRIMEChoicePRIMEGet ready to paintPRIMESteak rating, and word that can precede the first words of the answers to starred cluesPRIMESNumbers like 3 and 5, but not 4PRIME___ lending rate (Bank of Canada concern)PRIMEWord before cut or timePRIMESTwo and three, for twoPRIME__ ministerPRIMEFed concernPRIMEFirst-ratePRIMELike top-quality beefPRIMEHaving two positive factorsPRIMELYIn an A-1 wayPRIMELike 7 or 17PRIMEDStimulatedPRIMEDPrepared, as a pumpPRIMETop quality, as beefPRIMEMost importantPRIMELike 2 or 7, but not 27PRIMECut or timePRIMETime of your lifePRIMESGood meatsPRIMINGSFirst coatsPRIMERate in the newsPRIMERate in the financial pagesPRIMEMuch-watched interest ratePRIMEWith 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 ministerPRIMEReadyPRIMEHeydayPRIMEKind of minister or suspect