Made ready, fit or suitable beforehand (8)

I believe the answer is:

prepared

(Other definitions for prepared that I've seen before include "Ready for action" , "Waiting" , "All set" , "edited" , "Made or got ready" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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