Number of semifinal matches in a knockout tournament Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. being one more than one
(noun)
1. one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots
2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SEMIFINAL (noun)
1. one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
KNOCKOUT (noun)
1. a very attractive or seductive looking woman
2. a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
KNOCKOUT (adjective)
1. very strong or vigorous

Hint 3: Anagram

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