Quick Crosswords Quick Culture Hard — Set 21
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. a group of people playing together
- 5. a sport of fighting with thin swords
- 6. to throw a ball to a batter
- 7. a sport where two people fight with their fists
- 8. a prize given to the winner
Down
- 1. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 3. moving a boat using oars
- 4. the ability to move quickly and easily
Show answers
- 2 Across: a group of people playing together (4)TEAM
- 5 Across: a sport of fighting with thin swords (7)FENCING
- 6 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 7 Across: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 8 Across: a prize given to the winner (6)TROPHY
- 1 Down: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 3 Down: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 4 Down: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 4. to stop another player by grabbing them
- 5. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 6. a sport where two people try to pin each other
Down
- 1. a group of teams that play against each other
- 2. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 3. training to get better at a skill
Show answers
- 4 Across: to stop another player by grabbing them (6)TACKLE
- 5 Across: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 6 Across: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 1 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 2 Down: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 3 Down: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 3. a team race where runners take turns
- 4. the winner of a competition
- 6. the best score or time ever achieved
Down
- 1. moving a boat using oars
- 2. a small metal disk given as a prize
- 5. to throw a ball to a batter
Show answers
- 3 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 4 Across: the winner of a competition (8)CHAMPION
- 6 Across: the best score or time ever achieved (6)RECORD
- 1 Down: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 2 Down: a small metal disk given as a prize (5)MEDAL
- 5 Down: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. riding waves on a board
- 2. the ability to move quickly and easily
- 4. to step forward quickly with one leg
- 5. a mesh barrier used in many sports
- 6. the person or team you compete against
Down
- 1. a large building where sports events happen
- 3. an official who makes sure rules are followed
Show answers
- 1 Across: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
- 2 Across: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 4 Across: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 5 Across: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 6 Across: the person or team you compete against (8)OPPONENT
- 1 Down: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 3 Down: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins
- 5. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 6. the best score or time ever achieved
Down
- 2. a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 3. an action that breaks the rules
- 4. a team race where runners take turns
- 5. to grab a ball that is thrown to you
Show answers
- 1 Across: a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins (7)BOWLING
- 5 Across: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 6 Across: the best score or time ever achieved (6)RECORD
- 2 Down: a sport with jumps, flips, and balance (10)GYMNASTICS
- 3 Down: an action that breaks the rules (4)FOUL
- 4 Down: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 5 Down: to grab a ball that is thrown to you (5)CATCH
Solver Notes
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