| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PRELIMS | Bouts before the finals, for short |
| consolation | A round or contest for tournament entrants who have been eliminated before the finals, often to determine third and fourth place |
| consolations | A round or contest for tournament entrants who have been eliminated before the finals, often to determine third and fourth place |
| YESTER | Short for the day before. |
| PRELIM | Before the main event, for short |
| PRELIMS | Fights before the main event, for short |
