| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EXAMS | Midterms or finals |
| TESTS | Midterms and finals |
| TESTS | Finals and midterms |
| EXAMS | Midterms and finals |
| SEMI | "Circle" or "finals" start |
| finalists | A competitor or team in the final or finals of a competition |
| 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 |
