The crossword solution for the term TEAM (late-night host's following) is COCO, which stands for Conan O'Brien's Clueless Optimists. This is a reference to the late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien's fan base, which he affectionately calls his 'Clueless Optimists'. The Clueless Optimists are a group of dedicated fans who have followed Conan O'Brien since his days on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show.