Prefix for viewed or occupied

I believe the answer is:

pre

(Other definitions for pre that I've seen before include "Combining form meaning before" , "Before or ahead of" , "Before, prior to" , "Prefix meaning before" , "Before starting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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