Quick Crosswords Quick Sports Expert — Set 11
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. a small instrument a referee blows
- 5. a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target
- 6. a group of teams that play against each other
Down
- 1. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 2. riding downhill on a sled in snow
- 3. to throw a ball to a batter
Show answers
- 4 Across: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 5 Across: a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target (7)CURLING
- 6 Across: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 1 Down: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 2 Down: riding downhill on a sled in snow (8)SLEDDING
- 3 Down: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. an official who makes sure rules are followed
- 4. to stop an opponent from getting past
- 5. moving fast on your feet
Down
- 1. to bounce a ball while moving
- 2. moving a boat using oars
- 3. taking a long walk in nature
Show answers
- 2 Across: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 4 Across: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 5 Across: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 1 Down: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 2 Down: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 3 Down: taking a long walk in nature (6)HIKING
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. a break in the middle of a game
- 3. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 4. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
Down
- 1. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 3. the number of points in a game
- 4. a barrier to jump over in a race
Show answers
- 2 Across: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 3 Across: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 4 Across: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 1 Down: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 3 Down: the number of points in a game (5)SCORE
- 4 Down: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 3. one complete trip around a track
- 4. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 6. traveling on water using wind and sails
- 7. a team race where runners take turns
Down
- 1. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 2. jumping into water from a high platform
- 5. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
Show answers
- 3 Across: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
- 4 Across: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 6 Across: traveling on water using wind and sails (7)SAILING
- 7 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 1 Down: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 2 Down: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 5 Down: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 4. a win in a competition
- 5. a team race where runners take turns
Down
- 1. the ability to keep going for a long time
- 2. a sport of fighting with thin swords
- 3. moving through water using your body
- 4. hitting a ball before it bounces
Show answers
- 3 Across: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 4 Across: a win in a competition (7)VICTORY
- 5 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 1 Down: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 2 Down: a sport of fighting with thin swords (7)FENCING
- 3 Down: moving through water using your body (8)SWIMMING
- 4 Down: hitting a ball before it bounces (6)VOLLEY
Solver Notes
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