Classic Crosswords Sports Hard — Set 28
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. extra time played when a game is tied
- 6. to stop an opponent from getting past
- 8. a team sport similar to football
- 9. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 10. a mesh barrier used in many sports
Down
- 1. the winner of a competition
- 2. a game played with an oval ball on a field
- 3. an official who makes sure rules are followed
- 5. to bounce a ball while moving
- 7. a martial art using hands and feet
Show answers
- 4 Across: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 6 Across: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 8 Across: a team sport similar to football (5)RUGBY
- 9 Across: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 10 Across: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 1 Down: the winner of a competition (8)CHAMPION
- 2 Down: a game played with an oval ball on a field (8)FOOTBALL
- 3 Down: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 5 Down: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 7 Down: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 5. a barrier to jump over in a race
- 7. to throw a ball to a batter
- 10. the ability to move quickly and easily
Down
- 1. the ability to keep going for a long time
- 2. a spear thrown in a field event
- 4. a plan to win a game
- 6. the winner of a competition
- 8. a large building where sports events happen
- 9. one complete trip around a track
Show answers
- 3 Across: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 5 Across: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 7 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 10 Across: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 1 Down: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 2 Down: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 4 Down: a plan to win a game (8)STRATEGY
- 6 Down: the winner of a competition (8)CHAMPION
- 8 Down: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 9 Down: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 4. a frame where you score in sports
- 7. a punishment for breaking a rule
- 8. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
Down
- 1. the ability to keep going for a long time
- 3. a martial art using hands and feet
- 5. a group of teams that play against each other
- 6. a heavy disk thrown in a field event
Show answers
- 2 Across: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 4 Across: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 7 Across: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 8 Across: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 1 Down: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 3 Down: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
- 5 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 6 Down: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. light exercise before playing a sport
- 5. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 8. to stop an opponent from getting past
- 9. riding a bicycle
Down
- 1. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
- 3. a stick used to hit a ball
- 4. a team sport similar to football
- 5. the number of points in a game
- 6. a barrier to jump over in a race
- 7. actions to stop the other team from scoring
Show answers
- 2 Across: light exercise before playing a sport (6)WARMUP
- 5 Across: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 8 Across: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 9 Across: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
- 1 Down: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 3 Down: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 4 Down: a team sport similar to football (5)RUGBY
- 5 Down: the number of points in a game (5)SCORE
- 6 Down: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 7 Down: actions to stop the other team from scoring (7)DEFENSE
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 4. a guard that protects part of the body
- 5. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 7. jumping into water from a high platform
- 8. an action that breaks the rules
Down
- 1. a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 3. a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 6. a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
Show answers
- 2 Across: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 4 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 5 Across: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 7 Across: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 8 Across: an action that breaks the rules (4)FOUL
- 1 Down: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 3 Down: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 6 Down: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
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