| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SEMI | Game before the finals |
| SEMIS | Round before the finals |
| SEMIS | Matches before the finals |
| SEMIS | Tournament round before the finals |
| 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 |
