This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 10 squares
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SEMIFINALS
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SEMIFINALS as a word: (sports) A playoff in the round with only four players or teams left, the stage before the final; A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.
SEMIFINALS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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