“Contest before a final, informally” crossword clue
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••••SEMI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEMI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Contest before a final, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 1, 2025, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 1, 2025 grid10DItems on a blackboard tray7 ltrs›28DLike the foods that answer the starred clues, despite how their names start10 ltrs›29DBe overdramatic5 ltrs›30DHigh-maintenance stars5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 1, 20251APotato chip, to Brits5 ltrs›6ABoxing call, informally3 ltrs›9AAward you can wear5 ltrs›14ATower of ___ (mathematical puzzle with disks)5 ltrs›15ACash in Kyoto3 ltrs›16ADeliver a TED talk, say5 ltrs›17A"Stop!," during roughhousing5 ltrs›18ASomething found in a plum, but not a pear3 ltrs›
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