Classic Crosswords Classic Culture Expert — Set 25
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
- 2 a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 4 an action that breaks the rules
- 6 moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 7 a section of a baseball game
- 8 shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
Down
- 1 to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 3 to stop an opponent from getting past
- 5 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 6 the number of points in a game
Answers
- 1 Across: a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat (6)PADDLE
- 2 Across: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 4 Across: an action that breaks the rules (4)FOUL
- 6 Across: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 7 Across: a section of a baseball game (6)INNING
- 8 Across: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 1 Down: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 3 Down: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 5 Down: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 6 Down: the number of points in a game (5)SCORE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 a frame where you score in sports
- 4 the number of points in a game
- 6 a win in a competition
- 7 to move quickly to avoid something
- 8 to stop another player by grabbing them
Down
- 1 a break in the middle of a game
- 2 a guard that protects part of the body
- 4 to run at full speed
- 5 a plan to win a game
Answers
- 3 Across: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 4 Across: the number of points in a game (5)SCORE
- 6 Across: a win in a competition (7)VICTORY
- 7 Across: to move quickly to avoid something (5)DODGE
- 8 Across: to stop another player by grabbing them (6)TACKLE
- 1 Down: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 2 Down: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 4 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 5 Down: a plan to win a game (8)STRATEGY
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 to grab a ball that is thrown to you
- 3 moving fast on your feet
- 5 riding waves on a board
- 7 a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 8 a win in a competition
Down
- 2 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 4 a punishment for breaking a rule
- 6 moving your body to music
Answers
- 1 Across: to grab a ball that is thrown to you (5)CATCH
- 3 Across: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 5 Across: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
- 7 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 8 Across: a win in a competition (7)VICTORY
- 2 Down: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 4 Down: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 6 Down: moving your body to music (5)DANCE
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 a guard that protects part of the body
- 4 a team sport similar to football
- 6 to hit something with your foot
- 7 a covering for the hand used in sports
- 8 pushing off the ground into the air
Down
- 1 a group of teams that play against each other
- 2 training to get better at a skill
- 5 a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins
Answers
- 3 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 4 Across: a team sport similar to football (5)RUGBY
- 6 Across: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
- 7 Across: a covering for the hand used in sports (5)GLOVE
- 8 Across: pushing off the ground into the air (7)JUMPING
- 1 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 2 Down: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 5 Down: a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins (7)BOWLING
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 training to get better at a skill
- 4 an action that breaks the rules
- 5 a stick used to hit a ball
- 7 a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 8 a large building where sports events happen
- 9 the ability to move quickly and easily
- 10 traveling on water using wind and sails
Down
- 1 a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
- 2 a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 6 riding downhill on a sled in snow
Answers
- 3 Across: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 4 Across: an action that breaks the rules (4)FOUL
- 5 Across: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 7 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 8 Across: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 9 Across: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 10 Across: traveling on water using wind and sails (7)SAILING
- 1 Down: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 2 Down: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 6 Down: riding downhill on a sled in snow (8)SLEDDING
Solver Notes
- 1. a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
- 2. a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 4. an action that breaks the rules
- 6. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 7. a section of a baseball game
- 8. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 1. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 3. to stop an opponent from getting past
- 5. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 6. the number of points in a game
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