What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Rounds before finals" from June 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Rounds before finals”

This clue appeared as 61-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SEMIS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rounds before finals” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 61-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rounds before finals” clue?+

The answer is SEMIS (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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