The term FINALS PRECEDERS is composed of two crossword solutions, SEMIS and HEATS. SEMIS is an abbreviation for semifinal, which is a round of competition that precedes the final round. HEATS is an abbreviation for heats, which are preliminary races in track and field events that determine which athletes will compete in the final race. Therefore, the term FINALS PRECEDERS refers to the rounds of competition or races that come before the final round or race.