Crossword clue
Eliminating contest crossword clue
We have 13 answers for the clue “Eliminating contest”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is KNOCKOUT.
All answers for “Eliminating contest”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| HEAT | 4 | Preliminary race deciding who goes forward |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TRIAL | 5 | Contest to select competitors |
| ROUND | 5 | Stage of a knockout competition |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| RUNOFF | 6 | Deciding contest after a tie |
| CUP TIE | 6 | Match in a knockout competition; British |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PLAYOFF | 7 | Extra match to decide a winner |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| KNOCKOUT Best match | 8 | Competition where losers drop out |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| QUALIFIER | 9 | Match played to earn a place |
| SEMI-FINAL | 9 | Round that decides the finalists |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| ELIMINATOR | 10 | Contest that removes the loser |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| PRELIMINARY | 11 | Early qualifying round |
| SUDDEN DEATH | 11 | Tiebreak where the first to fall behind loses |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| QUARTER-FINAL | 12 | Round that decides the last four |
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What does “Eliminating contest” mean?
A noun phrase for a race, match or round whose losers drop out of a competition, leaving the winners to go forward.
Solving tip
HEAT is the four-letter answer and KNOCKOUT the eight. PLAYOFF fits seven letters, and British puzzles may want CUP TIE at (3,3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Eliminating contest"?
The most likely answer is KNOCKOUT (8 letters) — Competition where losers drop out. Other common answers are HEAT (4), PLAYOFF (7), ELIMINATOR (10), QUALIFIER (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Eliminating contest"?
Answers to "Eliminating contest" range from 4–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.